Victoria, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Victoria 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 |
Marshall County has lower values than Mississippi for 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Victoria had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marshall County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
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 Victoria with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-302 (5), US-78 (4) and SR-309 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Victoria fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 |
| SR-302 | 5 |
| US-78 | 4 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| US-72 | 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 |
Victoria at a glance
| Land area | 7.4 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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Victoria
How many truck accidents are there in Victoria?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (287 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Victoria?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Victoria since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Victoria?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Victoria?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Victoria compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Victoria?
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.