Ecru, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ecru: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ecru and Pontotoc County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pontotoc County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Pontotoc County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Ecru since 2015, this page uses Pontotoc County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
20% of truck crash reports in Pontotoc County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-278 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-22 (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-348 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Ecru fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- Check whether your routes use US-278, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 3 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ecru at a glance
| Population | 1,109 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38841) | $54,007 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38841) | $235,219 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ecru
How common are truck crashes in Ecru?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 106 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ecru?
Since 2015, US-278 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ecru: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ecru?
April has the most truck crashes in Pontotoc County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ecru?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ecru compared with Mississippi?
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 Ecru?
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.