Redwood, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redwood and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 613 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Mississippi
Warren County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Warren County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Warren County: 1 in 189 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 613 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Redwood since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
21% of truck crash reports in Warren County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
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 (3), I-20 (2) and Clay St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Redwood fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| Clay St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 64 |
| North Washington | 9 |
| I-20 West | 8 |
| I-20 East | 7 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| Hwy 61 South | 5 |
| Ms Highway 3 | 3 |
| North Washington St | 3 |
Redwood at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39183) | $73,946 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39183) | $163,770 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +33% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +69% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redwood
How common are truck crashes in Redwood?
613 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 319 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Redwood?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Redwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Redwood?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Redwood?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Redwood compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redwood?
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.