Prentiss County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prentiss 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
4 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prentiss County compares with Mississippi
Prentiss County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prentiss County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prentiss County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Prentiss County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Prentiss County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prentiss County. They injured 84 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-365 (2), CR-1140 (1) and CR-3501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Prentiss County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% 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 Prentiss County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Prentiss County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 6 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| CR-3501 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prentiss County) |
|---|---|
| East Veterans Drive | 2 |
| North Second Street | 2 |
| Ripley Road | 2 |
| Bolton Ave | 1 |
| County Road 3401 | 1 |
| County Road 3501 | 1 |
| County Road 5011 | 1 |
| E Church St | 1 |
Prentiss County at a glance
| Population | 25,489 |
| Land area | 415.0 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,558 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prentiss 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Prentiss County
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Questions fleets ask about Prentiss County
How many truck accidents are there in Prentiss County?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prentiss County (84 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Prentiss County?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Prentiss County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prentiss County?
November has the most truck crashes in Prentiss County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Prentiss County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prentiss County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Prentiss County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Prentiss County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Prentiss 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.