Holly Springs, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holly Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holly Springs 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 4.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 287 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 78 truck crashes reported in Holly Springs 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of Holly Springs with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-78 (2), CR-MARIANNA Rd (1) and Cr- South Red Banks Road (1).
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 Holly Springs 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
| US-78 | 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 |
Holly Springs at a glance
| Population | 6,472 |
| Land area | 12.8 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holly Springs
How common are truck crashes in Holly Springs?
515 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 287 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Holly Springs?
I-22 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Holly Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holly Springs?
June has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Holly Springs?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holly Springs compare with Mississippi?
Marshall County records 123.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Holly Springs?
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.