Complete Mississippi accident reports and news.
Mississippi: The Magnolia State, known for its music, literature, and world-class casino gambling
Mississippi is named for the Mississippi river which forms its western boundary and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The name roughly translated from Native American folklore means “Father of Waters.” The translation comes from the Chippewa words “mici zibi” meaning “great river” or “gathering in of all the waters” and the Algonquin word “Messipi”.
Mississippi was organized as a territory in 1798 and was admitted as the 20th state to join the Union on December 10, 1817. Jackson is the capital city and the largest metropolitan area.
To accommodate the residents and visitors to Mississippi, the major interstate highways are in heavy usage:
Mississippi is served by nine interstate highways:
I-10
I-110
I-20
I-220
I-22
I-55
I-59
I-69
I-269
To support residents and visitors alike, the State of Mississippi provides a high-quality site with road conditions, maps, and traffic cameras.
The climate and landscape of Mississippi affect drivers in the region
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long summers and short, mild winters. Temperatures average about 81°F in July and about 48 °F in January. Heavy snowfall is possible across the state. Yearly precipitation generally increases from north to south, with the regions closer to the Gulf being the most humid. Small amounts of snow fall in northern and central Mississippi; snow is occasional in the southern part of the state.
The late summer and fall is the seasonal period of risk for hurricanes moving inland from the Gulf of Mexico, especially in the southern part of the state. As in the rest of the Deep South, thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state. On average, Mississippi has around 27 tornadoes annually; the northern part of the state has more tornadoes earlier in the year and the southern part a higher frequency later in the year.
In Accident Data Center, find information on recent Mississippi accidents here:
Biloxi and Gulfport Accidents:
Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point Accidents:
Greenwood and Greenville Accidents:
Hattiesburg and Laurel Accidents:
When someone is injured in an accident in Mississippi, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
What to do after a serious injury accident in Mississippi
When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in Mississippi, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how an experienced Mississippi personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
Accident reports by area
Legal and Other Resources and Information
Mississippi DOT-Department of Transportation
Mississippi Highway Patrol-State Police
Mississippi 511
State of Mississippi Judiary - Courts
The Mississippi Bar-Pro Bono Resources
Mississippi Association for Justice
University of Mississippi Law School
Mississippi State Bar Association
Most recent accident reports
Memphis, TN
Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson is recovering in a Memphis hospital after he was hurt in a wreck in Byhalia, Miss.
The wreck has the entire community worried for Dickerson and tonight we are hearing from friends and co-workers about the accident.
Jackson, MS
Rankin County Deputy Coroner Cliff Dunlap confirms that Olivia Rae Watkins was killed Tuesday (3-4-14) afternoon in Florence, Mississippi.
Columbus-Tupelo-West Point, MS
Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS
Jackson, MS
According to the Smith County Sheriff's Department, a crash claimed the life of one of their own.
It happened Monday night around 5:30pm.
Jackson, MS
Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
Jackson, MS
Traffic is shut down on I-20 in Vicksburg at the bridge, due to a tractor trailer accident.
Vicksburg Police say three people were taken to the hospital. Their injuries are not known.
Jackson, MS
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, around 12:30pm, there was a two vehicle accident on Hwy 3.
It happened south of Yazoo City in Yazoo County.
Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reported on Wednesday that icy roads had claimed their first life during the state's ice emergency.
Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
Mississippi State Troopers responded to more than 200 accidents during Tuesday's icy weather, state officials said during a MEMA press conference.
The highway patrol expects 911 calls to continue to pour in overnight.
Jackson, MS
The teen accused of running over an Alcorn State University student is out of jail. She was released on a ten-thousand dollar bond.
Nineteen-year old Amber Newsome is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated assault.