Tate County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tate 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tate County compares with Mississippi
Tate County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tate County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tate County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tate County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Tate County: 4.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tate County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-55 (2), CR-ARKABUTLA Rd (1) and CR-J J Ranch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Tate County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tate County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tate County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| CR-ARKABUTLA Rd | 1 |
| CR-J J Ranch Rd | 1 |
| CR-PALESTINE Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tate County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 17 |
| East Main Street | 4 |
| Arkabutla Dam Rd | 2 |
| Int 55 | 2 |
| J J Ranch Road | 2 |
| Norfleet Drive | 2 |
| Palestine Road | 2 |
| Sycamore Road | 2 |
Tate County at a glance
| Population | 28,551 |
| Land area | 404.8 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,919 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tate 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +18% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tate County
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Questions fleets ask about Tate County
How many truck accidents are there in Tate County?
Tate County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tate County?
SR-4 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tate County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tate County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tate County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tate County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tate County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tate County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Tate County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tate County?
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.