ZIP 38610 (Blue Mountain, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tippah 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
5 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tippah County compares with Mississippi
Tippah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tippah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tippah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Tippah County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tippah County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tippah County. They injured 69 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38610 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come City Avenue North (1), I-22 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38610 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tippah County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tippah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 4 |
| City Avenue North | 1 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tippah County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 6 |
| City Ave | 4 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| City Ave South | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| City Ave North | 1 |
| City Avenue North | 1 |
| County Rd 500 | 1 |
ZIP 38610 at a glance
| Population | 3,121 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,675 |
| Median home value | $96,570 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tippah 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +125% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38610?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Tippah County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38610?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38610 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38610?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Tippah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38610?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tippah County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38610 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Tippah County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38610?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.