Fatal Crashes Only
This report covers fatal crashes only, from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System — the federal census of every crash on a US public road that killed someone within 30 days. It does not include injury or property-damage-only crashes, and its totals are not comparable with the all-severity crash reports published elsewhere on this site.
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YEAR-OVER-YEAR CRASH REPORT · JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI · 2023
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
41 CRASHES IN
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
2023
In 2023, Jackson experienced 41 fatal crashes, a 7.89% increase from 38 fatal crashes in 2022. Total fatalities also rose by 7.14%, from 42 in 2022 to 45 in 2023. The most notable year-over-year shift was a 111.1% increase in pedestrian fatal crashes, rising from 9 in 2022 to 19 in 2023.
41
▲ 7.9%was 38
Total Crash Events
45
▲ 7.1%was 42
Persons Killed
28
▼ -20.0%was 35
Persons Injured
12
▲ 200.0%was 4
Hit-and-Run Crashes
Note: "Persons Killed" (45) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (41) counts crash events where at least one fatality occurred. A single crash can result in multiple fatalities.
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Aggregate counts from crash, person, and vehicle records
Trend Summary
Fatal crashes in Jackson increased by 7.89%, from 38 in 2022 to 41 in 2023. Concurrently, total fatalities saw a 7.14% rise, from 42 to 45 over the same period. However, the number of injured persons decreased by 20%, from 35 in 2022 to 28 in 2023.
12
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2023
▲ 200.0% vs prior (4)
Fatal hit-and-run crashes significantly increased by 200% year-over-year, rising from 4 in 2022 to 12 in 2023. This also led to a substantial increase in the hit-and-run rate, from 10.5% of fatal crashes in 2022 to 29.3% in 2023. This indicates a concerning upward trend in fatal hit-and-run incidents.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
19
Pedestrians Killed
2
Cyclists Killed
24
Motorists Killed
0
Pedestrians Injured
0
Cyclists Injured
28
Motorists Injured
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Mode classified from person records (driver/passenger → motorist; pedestrian; bicyclist → cyclist; in-line skater / unspecified → other)
When Crashes Happen
The peak day for fatal crashes shifted from Friday (12 fatal crashes) in 2022 to Sunday (9 fatal crashes) in 2023. The peak hour remained consistent at 10 PM in both periods, with 5 fatal crashes each. Overall, fatal crashes were more evenly distributed across weekdays in 2023 compared to a concentration on Friday in 2022.
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash date field aggregated by weekday
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash time field aggregated by hour (0-23)
Road & Environmental Conditions
Fatal crashes occurring in clear weather increased from 30 in 2022 to 36 in 2023, while those in cloudy conditions decreased from 6 to 3. Fatal crashes in dark but lighted conditions remained similar (23 in 2022 vs. 24 in 2023), but fatal crashes in daylight decreased from 12 to 7. There was a notable increase in fatal crashes occurring in dark and unlighted conditions, rising from 1 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Weather
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Weather condition at time of crash
Lighting
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Lighting condition field
Vehicles & Demographics
The distribution of vehicle makes involved in fatal crashes shifted, with 'UNKNOWN MAKE' becoming the most frequent in 2023 (12 vehicles) compared to Ford and Chevrolet sharing the top spot in 2022 (9 vehicles each). Honda and Nissan/Datsun vehicles were more prominent in 2023, with 8 vehicles each, while Ford's representation decreased from 9 to 4. Notably, there were no motorcycle-involved fatal crashes in 2023, down from 3 in 2022.
Top Vehicle Makes (65 vehicles)
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
15 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.
Sex Distribution (91 persons with recorded sex)
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Speed Limit Zones
The 35 mph speed limit zone consistently accounted for the highest number of fatal crashes, with 10 in both 2022 and 2023. Fatal crashes in the 45 mph zone decreased from 8 in 2022 to 3 in 2023, while those in the 60 mph zone increased from 3 to 5. There was an increase in fatal crashes occurring at 50 mph, rising from 2 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fatal crashes by zone: 25 mph: 1 of 1 (100%) · 35 mph: 10 of 10 (100%) · 40 mph: 2 of 2 (100%) · 45 mph: 3 of 3 (100%) · 50 mph: 5 of 5 (100%) · 55 mph: 3 of 3 (100%) · 60 mph: 5 of 5 (100%) · 65 mph: 1 of 1 (100%) · 70 mph: 4 of 4 (100%)
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Posted speed limit at crash location
Manner of Collision
The dominant manner of collision in both periods was 'The First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with a Motor Vehicle in Transport,' increasing from 24 fatal crashes (63.2%) in 2022 to 27 fatal crashes (65.9%) in 2023. Angle collisions decreased from 9 fatal crashes (23.7%) in 2022 to 5 fatal crashes (12.2%) in 2023. Front-to-Rear collisions increased from 1 fatal crash (2.6%) to 4 fatal crashes (9.8%) year-over-year.
Manner of Collision
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Vehicle Type
The most common vehicle body type in fatal crashes remained '4-door sedan, hardtop,' with 27 in 2022 and 26 in 2023. Light pickups decreased from 12 in 2022 to 11 in 2023. Notably, 'Unknown body type' increased significantly from 2 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, while 'Two Wheel Motorcycle' fatal crashes dropped from 3 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Vehicle Type
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Roadway Functional Class
Fatal crashes on 'Principal Arterial' roadways (including 'Other Principal Arterial') increased from 18 in 2022 to 20 in 2023. Interstate fatal crashes remained constant at 8 in both periods. Fatal crashes on 'Local' roadways decreased from 6 in 2022 to 3 in 2023, while 'Major Collector' fatal crashes increased from 2 to 6.
Roadway Functional Class
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Roadway Ownership
There was a shift in the primary trafficway owner for fatal crash locations; 'City or Municipal Highway Agency' fatal crashes decreased from 25 in 2022 to 18 in 2023. Conversely, 'State Highway Agency' fatal crashes increased from 13 in 2022 to 23 in 2023. This indicates a notable increase in fatal crashes on state-owned roadways.
Roadway Ownership
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Person Type
The number of drivers involved in fatal crashes increased from 53 in 2022 to 64 in 2023. Pedestrians involved in fatal crashes more than doubled, rising from 10 in 2022 to 19 in 2023. Conversely, the number of passengers decreased from 28 to 18, and bicyclists involved increased from 0 to 2.
Person Type
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Person Injury Severity
The count of fatal injuries (K) increased from 42 in 2022 to 45 in 2023. Serious injuries (A) also saw a slight increase from 15 to 16. However, minor injuries (B) decreased from 14 to 7, and persons with no injuries (O) increased from 15 to 30.
Person Injury Severity
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Occupant Safety Equipment
The number of persons using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' in fatal crashes increased from 28 in 2022 to 37 in 2023. Conversely, the count of 'None Used/Not Applicable' decreased from 34 to 20. The number of persons with 'Reported as Unknown' safety equipment increased from 13 to 19.
Occupant Safety Equipment
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Point of Impact
The '12 Clock Point' (front) remained the most frequent area of impact in fatal crashes, with 36 in 2022 and 35 in 2023. Impacts at the '6 Clock Point' (rear) increased from 1 in 2022 to 8 in 2023. Impacts at the '9 Clock Point' (left side) decreased from 3 to 1.
Point of Impact
"Other" combines 3 smaller categories (3 records): 8 Clock Point (1), 9 Clock Point (1), Undercarriage (1).
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Vehicles Per Crash
Single-vehicle fatal crashes increased from 22 in 2022 to 24 in 2023. Two-vehicle fatal crashes decreased from 14 to 12. Notably, the current period saw fatal crashes involving 4 and 5 vehicles, which were not present in the prior period.
Vehicles Per Crash
Source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · Federal fatal-crash census · 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 · Crash-level records
Data Sources & Methodology
Primary Data Source
All crash data in this report is sourced from NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes), accessed programmatically via the NHTSA FARS Open Data API (SODA). This dataset contains official police-reported motor vehicle traffic crash records maintained by the reporting jurisdiction's law enforcement agency. Records are published to the open data portal by the municipality and are subject to the portal's terms of use.
Data Retrieval
- Access method: NHTSA FARS Open Data API (SoQL queries)
- Data format: Structured JSON via REST API
- Record types queried: Crash events, person records, and vehicle unit records
- Date filter applied: 2023-01-01 through 2023-12-31
- Report generated: August 5, 2026
Data Coverage
- Reporting period: 2023-01-01 through 2023-12-31 (365 days)
- Geographic scope: Jackson, Mississippi
- Total crash records analyzed: 41
- Total persons involved: 103
- Total vehicles involved: 65
Analytical Methodology
- Severity classification: Uses the KABCO injury scale (K=Fatal, A=Incapacitating injury, B=Non-incapacitating injury, C=Possible injury, O=No injury/property damage only), the standard classification in U.S. Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC). Severity is assigned per crash event based on the most severe injury in that crash. A single fatal crash (K) may involve multiple fatalities; therefore the "Persons Killed" count in the headline KPIs may differ from the "Fatal" crash count in the severity breakdown.
- Contributing factors: Reflect the officer-determined primary contributory cause recorded at the time of the crash report. These are preliminary determinations and may not reflect final investigation findings.
- Hit-and-run classification: Based on the hit-and-run indicator field in the official crash report, as determined by the responding officer at the scene.
- Temporal analysis: Day-of-week and hour-of-day distributions are computed from the crash date/time timestamp in each record.
- Demographics: Age and sex distributions are drawn from person-level records linked to each crash event. A single crash may involve multiple persons.
- Vehicle data: Make information is drawn from vehicle unit records linked to each crash event.
- AI commentary: Narrative sections are generated by Google Gemini (large language model) based on the structured data. Commentary is descriptive, not predictive, and should not be interpreted as expert opinion.
Limitations & Disclaimers
- Only crashes reported to and documented by law enforcement are included. Minor incidents, unreported crashes, and near-misses are not captured in this dataset.
- Data reflects conditions at the time of the initial police report and may be subject to subsequent corrections, reclassifications, or supplements by the reporting agency.
- Open data portal records may experience a publication lag - recently occurring crashes may not yet appear in the dataset at the time of report generation.
- AI-generated commentary is produced by a large language model and is intended to highlight patterns in the data. It does not constitute legal, medical, or professional analysis.
- Percentages are calculated from reported data and are subject to rounding.
Non-Affiliation Disclosure
This report is produced independently by ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in partnership with any law enforcement agency, municipal government, state department of transportation, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Data is sourced from publicly available government open data portals.
Data License
The underlying crash data is provided under the municipality's Open Data Terms of Use and is made available to the public for unrestricted use. This analysis and report is © 2026 Injuria.ai and may be cited with attribution using the suggested citation below.
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Suggested Citation
ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Jackson, Mississippi Crash Intelligence Report: 2023." Published August 5, 2026. Reporting period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31. Data source: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes), NHTSA FARS Open Data. Available at: https://thatcarhitme.com/crash-data/mississippi/fatal/jackson/2023-annual-report
About the Publisher
ThatCarHitMe.com is a crash data intelligence platform developed by Injuria.ai, a legal technology company specializing in traffic safety analytics. We aggregate and analyze publicly available government crash data to produce structured intelligence reports for communities, researchers, journalists, and legal professionals. Our reports combine programmatic data retrieval from official open data portals with AI-assisted narrative analysis.
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Crash Data Intelligence
Data: NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crashes) · NHTSA FARS
Period: 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31
Generated: August 5, 2026 · All rights reserved
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