Paden, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paden 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tishomingo County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Paden since 2015; patterns below come from Tishomingo County as a whole.
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
Within this area, SR-365 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-3501 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Tishomingo County.
Route planning tips for Paden fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tishomingo County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-365 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-365 | 2 |
| CR-3501 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Paden at a glance
| Population | 105 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38873) | $54,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38873) | $101,867 |
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 Paden
How many truck accidents are there in Paden?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tishomingo County (96 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Paden?
NHTSA data shows SR-365 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paden since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paden?
The worst month is April: 13.2% of truck crashes in Tishomingo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paden?
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 Paden compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Tishomingo County has 90.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Paden?
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.