Neshoba County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neshoba 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
5 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neshoba County compares with Mississippi
Neshoba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neshoba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neshoba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Neshoba County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Neshoba County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Neshoba County. They injured 106 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-15 (3), SR-19 (3) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Neshoba County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Neshoba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Neshoba County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-482 | 1 |
| SR-491 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neshoba County) |
|---|---|
| Beacon St | 4 |
| Hwy 15 South | 3 |
| Beacon Street | 2 |
| Ms 16 | 2 |
| Road 4300 | 2 |
| West Beacon Street | 2 |
| Weyerhaeuser St | 2 |
| Beacon | 1 |
Neshoba County at a glance
| Population | 28,973 |
| Land area | 570.1 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,358 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neshoba 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +171% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +1% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Neshoba County
How common are truck crashes in Neshoba County?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Neshoba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Neshoba County?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Neshoba County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Neshoba County?
Truck crashes in Neshoba County peak in December, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Neshoba County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Neshoba County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Neshoba County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Neshoba County has 51.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Neshoba County?
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.