Senatobia, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Senatobia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Senatobia 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Tate County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Tate County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 66 truck crashes were reported in Senatobia 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
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Senatobia with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-4 (2), CR-J J Ranch Rd (1) and SR-310 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Senatobia fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tate County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tate County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-J J Ranch Rd | 1 |
| SR-310 | 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 |
Senatobia at a glance
| Population | 8,428 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 542 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Senatobia
How many truck accidents are there in Senatobia?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Tate County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 100 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Senatobia?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Senatobia since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Senatobia?
Truck crashes in Tate County peak in October, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Senatobia?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tate County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Senatobia compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 Senatobia?
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.