Tippah County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tippah 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
5 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tippah County compares with Mississippi
Tippah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tippah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tippah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Tippah County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tippah County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tippah County. They injured 69 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Tippah County is SR-15, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-72 (3), SR-4 (2) and City Avenue North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Tippah County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tippah County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tippah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tippah County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 4 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| City Avenue North | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tippah County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 6 |
| City Ave | 4 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| City Ave South | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| City Ave North | 1 |
| City Avenue North | 1 |
| County Rd 500 | 1 |
Tippah County at a glance
| Population | 21,423 |
| Land area | 457.8 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tippah 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +125% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +11% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tippah County
ZIP codes in Tippah County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tippah County
How many truck crashes happen in Tippah County?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Tippah County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tippah County?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Tippah County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tippah County?
Truck crashes in Tippah County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tippah County?
Since 2015, Tippah County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tippah County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Tippah County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tippah County?
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.