Tunica County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tunica 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
2 of 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tunica County compares with Mississippi
Tunica County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tunica County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tunica County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tunica County sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tunica County: US-61 most fatal truck crashes in Tunica County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 137 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tunica County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-3 (1) and SR-713 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Tunica County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tunica County.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tunica County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tunica County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tunica County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 18 |
| Casino Center Drive | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| Prichard Road | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Arkabutler Dam Rd | 1 |
| Byrd Road | 1 |
| Casino Center | 1 |
Tunica County at a glance
| Population | 9,157 |
| Land area | 454.1 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $40,352 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tunica 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +56% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tunica County
ZIP codes in Tunica County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tunica County
How many truck crashes happen in Tunica County?
Tunica County has had 137 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tunica County?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tunica County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tunica County?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tunica County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tunica County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tunica County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tunica County compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 125.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tunica County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tunica County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.