Rankin County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rankin 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
16 of 1,125 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rankin County compares with Mississippi
Rankin County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rankin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Rankin County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Rankin County at a glance: US-49 most fatal truck crashes in Rankin County: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,125 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rankin County since 2015: 507 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-20 (7), SR-18 (3) and I-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Rankin County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rankin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rankin County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| CR-BARKER Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rankin County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| SR-49 | 34 |
| Lakeland Drive | 26 |
| Lakeland Dr | 23 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Flowood Drive | 7 |
| US-80 | 7 |
| Holly Bush Road | 6 |
Rankin County at a glance
| Population | 160,573 |
| Land area | 775.5 sq mi |
| Density | 207 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,482 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rankin 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 | 51 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 89 | +76% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -5% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +11% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Rankin County
How many truck accidents are there in Rankin County?
Since 2015, 1,125 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rankin County (507 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rankin County?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Rankin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rankin County?
Truck crashes in Rankin County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rankin County?
Since 2015, Rankin County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rankin County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Rankin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rankin County?
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.