ZIP 38627 (Etta, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38627: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Mississippi
Lafayette County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Lafayette County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lafayette County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38627 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-30 (2) and I-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38627 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| I-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Jackson Ave | 6 |
| US-278 | 5 |
| County Road 338 | 2 |
| Hwy 7 South | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9W | 2 |
| University Ave | 2 |
| 14Th Street | 1 |
| Azela Drive | 1 |
ZIP 38627 at a glance
| Population | 1,145 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,826 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38627
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38627?
Lafayette County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38627?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38627?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38627 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38627?
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.