ZIP 38619 (Como, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38619: 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.
The headline for ZIP 38619: SR-4 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38619 since 2015.
Overview
Panola County has recorded 415 truck crashes since 2015, with 230 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38619 is SR-4, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (2) and SR-315 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38619 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Panola County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-315 | 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 38619 at a glance
| Population | 5,366 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,379 |
| Median home value | $143,746 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 38619
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38619?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Panola County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 230 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38619?
SR-4 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38619 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38619?
The worst month is May: 11.6% of truck crashes in Panola County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38619?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Panola County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38619 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Panola County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38619?
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.