Wilkinson County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilkinson 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
1 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkinson County compares with Mississippi
Wilkinson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkinson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 25.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 38% below the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Wilkinson County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wilkinson County: 15.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkinson County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 25.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wilkinson County is US-61, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-563 (3), SR-24 (2) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Wilkinson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-563 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Road | 1 |
| Depot Street | 1 |
| Hwy 24 West | 1 |
| Hwy 61 South | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| Us Hwy North | 1 |
Wilkinson County at a glance
| Population | 7,820 |
| Land area | 678.0 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $33,218 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkinson 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 | 5 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -4% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilkinson County
ZIP codes in Wilkinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilkinson County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilkinson County?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkinson County (20 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wilkinson County?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Wilkinson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkinson County?
Truck crashes in Wilkinson County peak in June, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilkinson County?
Since 2015, Wilkinson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wilkinson County compared with Mississippi?
Wilkinson County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilkinson County?
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.