ZIP 38611 (Byhalia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
3 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Mississippi
Marshall County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38611 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-78 (7), SR-302 (5) and SR-309 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38611 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 8 |
| US-78 | 7 |
| SR-302 | 5 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| Cr- South Red Banks Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 33 |
| Cayce Rd | 8 |
| US-72 | 6 |
| I-269 | 4 |
| Cayce Road | 3 |
| Stonewall Road | 3 |
| Wingo Road | 3 |
| Highway 7 North | 2 |
ZIP 38611 at a glance
| Population | 16,537 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,830 |
| Median home value | $196,891 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +77% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38611
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38611?
Marshall County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38611?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38611: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38611?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38611?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38611 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38611?
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.