Byhalia, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byhalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byhalia and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Marshall County: 4.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Byhalia since 2015, this page uses Marshall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
25% of truck crash reports in Marshall County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
Within this area, I-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-78 (7), SR-302 (5) and SR-309 (2).
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 Byhalia fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 8 |
| US-78 | 7 |
| SR-302 | 5 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| Cr- South Red Banks Road | 1 |
| US-72 | 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 |
Byhalia at a glance
| Population | 1,370 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 193 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38611) | $58,830 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38611) | $196,891 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byhalia
How many truck crashes happen in Byhalia?
515 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Byhalia?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byhalia: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Byhalia?
June has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Byhalia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Byhalia compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Marshall County records 123.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Byhalia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.