Pontotoc County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pontotoc 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
9 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Mississippi
Pontotoc County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Pontotoc County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County. They injured 106 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Pontotoc County is US-278, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-9 (1) and US-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Pontotoc County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-278; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 8 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| I-22 | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| Ms 9 | 3 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| Friendship Rd | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9 | 2 |
Pontotoc County at a glance
| Population | 32,014 |
| Land area | 497.8 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,067 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +104% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +42% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pontotoc County
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Questions fleets ask about Pontotoc County
How many truck accidents are there in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pontotoc County?
NHTSA data shows US-278 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Pontotoc County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pontotoc County?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in April, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pontotoc County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Pontotoc County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pontotoc County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pontotoc 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.