Sherman, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman 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).
Pontotoc County at a glance: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for 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.
Sherman had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pontotoc County numbers.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015 were spread across roads: I-22 (3), US-78 (3), SR-145 (2), US-278 (2) and Barnes Crossing Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sherman fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 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 |
Sherman at a glance
| Population | 635 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38869) | $62,955 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38869) | $125,943 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sherman
How many truck accidents are there in Sherman?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (106 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sherman?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in April, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sherman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Pontotoc County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sherman compare 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 Sherman?
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.