ZIP 38617 (Coahoma, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coahoma 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
1 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coahoma County compares with Mississippi
Coahoma County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Coahoma County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Coahoma County: 5.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coahoma County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-278 (1) and US-49N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38617 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coahoma County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-49N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coahoma County) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 4 |
| South State Street | 3 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| State St | 2 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Cherry | 1 |
| Farrell Road | 1 |
ZIP 38617 at a glance
| Population | 759 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $19,861 |
| Median home value | $62,659 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coahoma 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38617
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38617?
Coahoma County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38617?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38617 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38617?
October has the most truck crashes in Coahoma County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38617?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coahoma County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38617 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Coahoma County has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38617?
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.