Sardis, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sardis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sardis 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 sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Sardis at a glance: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sardis: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Panola County since 2015: 230 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Sardis 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Sardis with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-310 (1), SR-315 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Sardis fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Panola County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 4 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| 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 |
Sardis at a glance
| Population | 1,683 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 842 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38666) | $36,892 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38666) | $93,470 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sardis
How many truck accidents are there in Sardis?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Panola County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 230 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sardis?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sardis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sardis?
Truck crashes in Panola County peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sardis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Panola County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Sardis compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Panola County records 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sardis?
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.