Courtland, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Courtland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Courtland and Panola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Panola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Mississippi
Panola County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Panola County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Courtland: I-55 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Courtland.
Overview
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Panola County. They injured 230 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Courtland since 2015, this page uses Panola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-51 (2), SR-315 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Courtland fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 27 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-278 | 4 |
| Ms 310 | 3 |
| Perkins Lane | 3 |
| Eureka Road | 2 |
| Good Hope Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 51 South | 2 |
Courtland at a glance
| Population | 478 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 433 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38620) | $45,539 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38620) | $113,181 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Courtland
How many truck crashes happen in Courtland?
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Panola County (230 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Courtland?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Courtland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Courtland?
Truck crashes in Panola County peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Courtland?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Panola County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Courtland compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Panola County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Courtland?
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.