ZIP 38603 (Ashland, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38603: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton County, 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 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Benton County compares with Mississippi
Benton County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Benton County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Benton County: 5.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 51 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 38603 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38603 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 9 |
| US-72 | 8 |
| Lamar Rd | 1 |
| Ms 5 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 5 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 7 | 1 |
| Reaves Road | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
ZIP 38603 at a glance
| Population | 2,530 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,676 |
| Median home value | $130,813 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +32% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38603
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38603?
Benton County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38603?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38603?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38603 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 152.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38603?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.