Philadelphia, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Philadelphia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Philadelphia and Neshoba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Neshoba County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Neshoba County at a glance: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Neshoba County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Philadelphia had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Neshoba County numbers.
27% of truck crash reports in Neshoba County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by 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 Philadelphia fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Neshoba County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Neshoba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-482 | 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 |
Philadelphia at a glance
| Population | 6,938 |
| Land area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Density | 568 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39350) | $54,779 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39350) | $104,276 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Philadelphia
How many truck crashes happen in Philadelphia?
Neshoba County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Philadelphia?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Philadelphia since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Philadelphia?
Truck crashes in Neshoba County peak in December, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Philadelphia?
Since 2015, Neshoba County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Philadelphia compared with Mississippi?
Neshoba County records 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Philadelphia?
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.