Mississippi State, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mississippi State: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mississippi State and Oktibbeha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oktibbeha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oktibbeha County compares with Mississippi
Oktibbeha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oktibbeha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Oktibbeha County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oktibbeha County at a glance: 2.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Oktibbeha County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Mississippi State had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oktibbeha County numbers.
21% of truck crash reports in Oktibbeha County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mississippi State happened on US-45A (2), SR-25 (1) and W Garrard Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Mississippi State fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Oktibbeha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| W Garrard Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oktibbeha County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 10 |
| Ms 182 | 3 |
| Craig Springs Road | 2 |
| Ms 12 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 12 | 2 |
| Old Hwy 25 | 2 |
| Old Mayhew Road | 2 |
| Russell Street | 2 |
Mississippi State at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oktibbeha 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +91% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mississippi State
How common are truck crashes in Mississippi State?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oktibbeha County (96 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Mississippi State?
February has the most truck crashes in Oktibbeha County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mississippi State?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oktibbeha County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Mississippi State compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oktibbeha County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mississippi State?
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.