Marshall County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Mississippi
Marshall County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 287 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads in Marshall County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-302 (5), US-72 (4) and US-78 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 9 |
| SR-302 | 5 |
| US-72 | 4 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| CR-MARIANNA Rd | 1 |
| Cr- South Red Banks Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 33 |
| Cayce Rd | 8 |
| US-72 | 6 |
| I-269 | 4 |
| Cayce Road | 3 |
| Stonewall Road | 3 |
| Wingo Road | 3 |
| Highway 7 North | 2 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 34,374 |
| Land area | 706.2 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +77% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | +46% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How many truck crashes happen in Marshall County?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (287 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marshall County?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Marshall County: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marshall County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Marshall County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marshall County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.