Red Banks, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red Banks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Red Banks 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.
The headline for Marshall County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Red Banks since 2015; patterns below come from Marshall County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Red Banks is I-22, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-302 (4), US-72 (3) and US-78 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Red Banks fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 9 |
| SR-302 | 4 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| 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 |
Red Banks at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38661) | $69,276 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38661) | $224,053 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Red Banks
How many truck crashes happen in Red Banks?
515 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 287 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Red Banks?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Red Banks: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Red Banks?
June has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Red Banks?
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 Red Banks compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Red Banks?
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.