Water Valley, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Water Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Water Valley and Yalobusha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yalobusha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yalobusha County compares with Mississippi
Yalobusha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yalobusha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Yalobusha County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Yalobusha County at a glance: 4.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yalobusha County. They injured 67 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Water Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Yalobusha County as a whole.
36% of truck crash reports in Yalobusha County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-315 (1) and SR-9W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Water Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yalobusha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-9W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yalobusha County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Frostland Dr | 1 |
| Hwy 7 South | 1 |
| I 55 Off Ram | 1 |
| Ms Highway 7 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Water Valley at a glance
| Population | 3,409 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38965) | $58,258 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38965) | $134,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yalobusha 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 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 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Water Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Water Valley?
Yalobusha County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Water Valley?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Water Valley: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Water Valley?
The worst month is February: 13.1% of truck crashes in Yalobusha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Water Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Yalobusha County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Water Valley compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Yalobusha County records 103.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Water Valley?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.