Charleston, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Charleston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Charleston and Tallahatchie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tallahatchie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tallahatchie County compares with Mississippi
Tallahatchie County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tallahatchie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.41 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 2.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 78% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Tallahatchie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tallahatchie County: 1 in 37 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.7%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Tallahatchie County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 109 days.
Charleston had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tallahatchie County numbers.
58% of truck crash reports in Tallahatchie 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 (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 15.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Charleston since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-211 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Charleston fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% 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 Tallahatchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-211 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tallahatchie County) |
|---|---|
| Cascilla Road | 1 |
| Cossar Street | 1 |
| Paducah Wells Road | 1 |
| True Vine Church Rd | 1 |
Charleston at a glance
| Population | 1,696 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,252 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38921) | $37,326 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38921) | $97,667 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tallahatchie 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +41% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -50% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Charleston
How common are truck crashes in Charleston?
38 truck crashes have been reported in Tallahatchie County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Charleston?
The worst month is May: 13.2% of truck crashes in Tallahatchie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Charleston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tallahatchie County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Charleston compared with Mississippi?
Tallahatchie County records 30.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Charleston?
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.