Tishomingo County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tishomingo 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
0 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tishomingo County compares with Mississippi
Tishomingo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tishomingo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Tishomingo County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tishomingo County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Tishomingo County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
SR-25 leads in Tishomingo County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-72 (2), SR-172 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tishomingo County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tishomingo County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.2% 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
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 Tishomingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tishomingo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-72 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tishomingo County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 25 | 3 |
| Ms 25 | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Second St | 2 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 112 | 1 |
Tishomingo County at a glance
| Population | 18,553 |
| Land area | 424.3 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tishomingo 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +123% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tishomingo County
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Questions fleets ask about Tishomingo County
How common are truck crashes in Tishomingo County?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 96 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tishomingo County?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Tishomingo County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tishomingo County?
Truck crashes in Tishomingo County peak in April, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tishomingo County?
Since 2015, Tishomingo County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tishomingo County compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 90.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tishomingo County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tishomingo 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.