Iuka, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iuka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iuka 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 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).
What stands out in Tishomingo County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tishomingo County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Iuka 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
April has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Iuka since 2015: SR-25 (3), US-72 (3), SR-172 (1) and SR-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Tishomingo County.
Route planning tips for Iuka fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tishomingo County.
- 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.
- 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 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-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 |
Iuka at a glance
| Population | 3,075 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 317 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38852) | $52,942 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38852) | $133,239 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iuka
How common are truck crashes in Iuka?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 96 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Iuka?
The worst month is April: 13.2% of truck crashes in Tishomingo County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Iuka?
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 Iuka compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Tishomingo County has 90.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Iuka?
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.