What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 3 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Mississippi each year?

Mississippi records approximately 127 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #12 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Mississippi?

After a truck accident in Mississippi: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#12 Most Dangerous State

Mississippi

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

127

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#12 of 50

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-20, I-55, I-59

High-Risk Cities

Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi

Recent Truck Accidents in Mississippi

Breaking News Jun 1, 2026 Jackson, MS

I-55 Truck Crash Near Jackson Kills Passenger, Injures Two Others

A semi truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on I-55 near Jackson, killing one occupant and injuring two others. The truck driver faces reckless driving charges.

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Traffic Alert May 27, 2026 Gulfport, MS

Gulf Coast I-10 Truck Accident Disrupts Tourism Corridor

A commercial truck crash on I-10 near Gulfport disrupted traffic along the Gulf Coast tourism corridor during peak travel season.

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Breaking News May 20, 2026 Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi Logging Truck Overturns, Spills Timber Across Highway

A logging truck overturned on US-49 near Hattiesburg, spilling timber across both lanes and closing the highway for several hours.

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Did You Know?

Mississippi has a disproportionately high rate of truck accident fatalities per mile driven compared to the national average.

Most Dangerous Roads in Mississippi

I-20

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I-55

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I-59

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US-61

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US-49

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Mississippi Truck Accident Law

Mississippi follows a pure comparative fault rule — you can recover damages even if you are mostly at fault, though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in MS

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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Hurt in a Mississippi Truck Crash? Act Now.

Mississippi's statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of the accident. Every day you wait, evidence disappears and your case gets harder to win.

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