Burnsville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnsville and Tishomingo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tishomingo County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for 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).
What stands out in Tishomingo County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Tishomingo County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Burnsville since 2015, this page uses Tishomingo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
29% of truck crash reports in Tishomingo County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burnsville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (3), US-72 (3), SR-365 (2), SR-172 (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Tishomingo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Burnsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tishomingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 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 |
Burnsville at a glance
| Population | 846 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38833) | $52,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38833) | $139,014 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnsville
How many truck accidents are there in Burnsville?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tishomingo County (96 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burnsville?
April has the most truck crashes in Tishomingo County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burnsville?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burnsville compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Tishomingo County has 90.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burnsville?
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.