Madison, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 529 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Mississippi
Madison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 529 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Madison had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madison is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-49 (4), CR-NISSAN Dr (1) and Nissan Parkway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Madison fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| CR-NISSAN Dr | 1 |
| Nissan Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 33 |
| Nissan Parkway | 8 |
| West Peace Street | 7 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Covington Dr | 4 |
| Ms 16 | 4 |
| Covington Drive | 3 |
| East County Line Rd | 3 |
Madison at a glance
| Population | 28,210 |
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,117 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +209% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 44 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison
How many truck accidents are there in Madison?
Madison County has had 529 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 270 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison?
The worst month is April: 9.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Madison compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.