ZIP 38606 (Batesville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38606: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Panola 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
9 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Mississippi
Panola County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Panola County sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 38606 at a glance: I-55 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38606.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Panola County since 2015: 230 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38606 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-51 (2), SR-315 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38606 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 27 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-278 | 4 |
| Ms 310 | 3 |
| Perkins Lane | 3 |
| Eureka Road | 2 |
| Good Hope Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 51 South | 2 |
ZIP 38606 at a glance
| Population | 16,156 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,539 |
| Median home value | $149,262 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38606
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38606?
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Panola County (230 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38606?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38606 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38606?
The worst month is May: 11.6% of truck crashes in Panola County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38606?
Since 2015, Panola County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38606 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Panola County records 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38606?
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.