Indianola, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indianola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indianola and Sunflower County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sunflower County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sunflower County compares with Mississippi
Sunflower County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sunflower County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Sunflower County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sunflower County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Sunflower County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Indianola since 2015, this page uses Sunflower County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
27% of truck crash reports in Sunflower County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 30.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of Indianola with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (1) and SR-448 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Indianola fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, 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
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 Sunflower County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-448 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sunflower County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 6 |
| US-82 | 5 |
| Hwy 82 East | 3 |
| Hwy 82 West | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-49W | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| Allen Road | 1 |
Indianola at a glance
| Population | 8,702 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38751) | $44,699 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38751) | $111,139 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sunflower 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 | 14 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -29% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indianola
How many truck accidents are there in Indianola?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Sunflower County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Indianola?
US-82 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Indianola since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Indianola?
The worst month is May: 14.2% of truck crashes in Sunflower County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Indianola?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sunflower County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Indianola compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Sunflower County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Indianola?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.