Como, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Como: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Como and Tate County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tate County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Tate County: 4.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tate County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Como since 2015; patterns below come from Tate County as a whole.
27% of truck crash reports in Tate County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Como is I-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-310 (1), SR-315 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Como fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Como at a glance
| Population | 1,074 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 569 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38668) | $71,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38668) | $253,210 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Como
How many truck crashes happen in Como?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tate County (100 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Como?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Como since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Como?
Truck crashes in Tate County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Como?
Since 2015, Tate County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Como compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tate County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Como?
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.