Yazoo County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yazoo 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
0 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yazoo County compares with Mississippi
Yazoo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yazoo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yazoo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Yazoo County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Yazoo County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yazoo County. They injured 109 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads in Yazoo County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), US-49 (2) and I-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Yazoo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Yazoo County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yazoo County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yazoo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-433 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yazoo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 6 |
| I-55 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| Hwy 49 East | 3 |
| North Jerry Clower | 3 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Jerry Clower Blvd | 2 |
Yazoo County at a glance
| Population | 23,024 |
| Land area | 922.3 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $38,813 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yazoo 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yazoo County
ZIP codes in Yazoo County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Yazoo County
How common are truck crashes in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Yazoo County?
NHTSA data shows SR-3 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Yazoo County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Yazoo County?
December has the most truck crashes in Yazoo County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yazoo County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yazoo County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yazoo County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Yazoo County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yazoo County?
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.