ZIP 38623 (Darling, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Quitman 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
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quitman County compares with Mississippi
Quitman County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quitman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quitman County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.13 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 47% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Quitman County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Quitman County: October 21.7% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 23 crashes involving commercial trucks in Quitman County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 21.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 21.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38623 since 2015: SR-3 (1), SR-315 (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quitman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38623 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quitman County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Quitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quitman County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 315 | 2 |
| Mlk Drive | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| State Highway 3 South | 1 |
ZIP 38623 at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 18% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quitman 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38623
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38623?
Quitman County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38623?
The worst month is October: 21.7% of truck crashes in Quitman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38623?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Quitman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38623 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Quitman County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38623?
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.