Tunica, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tunica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tunica and Tunica County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tunica County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Tunica County is lower 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: September 13.1% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tunica County. They injured 93 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 78 truck crashes reported in Tunica since 2015, this page uses Tunica County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
30% of truck crash reports in Tunica County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tunica since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Tunica fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tunica County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tunica County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38676) | $33,943 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38676) | $196,490 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tunica
How many truck crashes happen in Tunica?
137 truck crashes have been reported in Tunica County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 93 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tunica?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tunica County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tunica?
Since 2015, Tunica County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Tunica compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tunica County has 125.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tunica?
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.