ZIP 38618 (Coldwater, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38618: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tate 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tate County compares with Mississippi
Tate County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tate County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tate County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tate County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Tate County: 4.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tate County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38618 is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-4 (2), CR-FOGG Rd (1) and CR-J J Ranch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38618 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tate County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- With 4.0% 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 Tate County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-FOGG Rd | 1 |
| CR-J J Ranch Rd | 1 |
| CR-PALESTINE Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tate County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 17 |
| East Main Street | 4 |
| Arkabutla Dam Rd | 2 |
| Int 55 | 2 |
| J J Ranch Road | 2 |
| Norfleet Drive | 2 |
| Palestine Road | 2 |
| Sycamore Road | 2 |
ZIP 38618 at a glance
| Population | 9,866 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,244 |
| Median home value | $186,502 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tate 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +18% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38618
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38618?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Tate County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38618?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38618: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38618?
The worst month is October: 14.0% of truck crashes in Tate County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38618?
Since 2015, Tate County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38618 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Tate County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38618?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.