ZIP 38626 (Dundee, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38626: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tunica 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 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tunica County compares with Mississippi
Tunica County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tunica County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tunica County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Tunica County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 38626: US-61 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38626 since 2015.
Overview
Tunica County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-49 (1) and US-49N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38626 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tunica County.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tunica County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-49N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tunica County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 18 |
| Casino Center Drive | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| Prichard Road | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Arkabutler Dam Rd | 1 |
| Byrd Road | 1 |
| Casino Center | 1 |
ZIP 38626 at a glance
| Population | 1,237 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $254,016 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tunica 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +56% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 38626
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38626?
137 truck crashes have been reported in Tunica County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 93 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38626?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38626 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38626?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tunica County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38626?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tunica County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38626 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 125.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tunica County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38626?
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.