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Greenwood and Greenville - The Mississippi Delta and former Cotton Capital of the World

Located at the confluence of three rivers, Greenwood sits at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta and is home to 16,000 residents. Once known as the Cotton Capital of the World, Greenwood is a progressive community with small town charm and a high quality of life. With amenities including a world class boutique hotel, critically acclaimed restaurants, tree-lined boulevards, and locally-owned retail stores, Greenwood is the destination of choice for large corporations, small businesses, and young families alike.

Among the top five largest cities in the State of Mississippi, Greenville is home to many different cultural backgrounds. Greenville offers numerous historical sites, a very active arts community, delicious regional cuisine, and a thriving city government.

To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Greenville and Greenwood region, go to the National Weather Service site

The main roadways of Greenwood and Greenville include:

U.S. Route 82 runs through Greenwood on its way from Georgia's Atlantic coast (Brunswick, Georgia) to the White Sands of New Mexico (east of Las Cruces). U.S. Route 49 passes through Greenwood as it stretches between Piggott, Arkansas, south to Gulfport. Other Greenwood highways include Mississippi Highway 7.

U.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 61 and the Great River Road (Mississippi Highway 1) are the main transportation arteries through the Greenville area. U.S. Highway 82 is a major part of the Mississippi Delta's transportation network, as it connects to Interstate 55 and other major four-lane highways. In addition, the U.S. Highway 82 bypass is being constructed to provide a transportation route at the southern end of the Delta, connecting at the new Mississippi River Bridge and ending near Leland. 

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Greenwood and Greenville:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Greenwood or Greenville, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Greenwood or Greenville accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Legal information for accident victims in Greenwood and Greenville

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

 Where to find legal assistance after a Greenwood or Greenville injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Greenwood - Greenville injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Greenwood - Greenville wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Greenwood - Greenville accident lawyer can do to help.  

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State: 
Mississippi

Most recent accident reports

Two cars collided in Bolivar County at the intersection of Highway 61 and Mound Bayou Road, killing two people and injuring three others. All five people in the two cars were from Memphis.

Date: 
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Roadway: 
Highway 61
Type: Car Accident
Albert Smith Jr., 58, was found lying dead in the southbound lane of the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Boulevared in Greenville after he was struck by a vehicle.
Date: 
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Roadway: 
I-55
Type: Car Accident