ZIP 38632 (Hernando, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeSoto 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeSoto County compares with Mississippi
DeSoto County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeSoto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, DeSoto County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
DeSoto County at a glance: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeSoto County since 2015: 605 people were injured and 39 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38632 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-FOGG Rd (1), CR-PALESTINE Road (1) and Church Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38632 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| CR-FOGG Rd | 1 |
| CR-PALESTINE Road | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| I-269 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeSoto County) |
|---|---|
| Goodman Rd | 50 |
| Stateline Road | 39 |
| Stateline Rd | 34 |
| I-55 | 27 |
| Hacks Cross Rd | 27 |
| Church Road | 21 |
| Hacks Cross Road | 19 |
| Airways Blvd | 18 |
ZIP 38632 at a glance
| Population | 31,374 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,583 |
| Median home value | $315,662 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeSoto 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 | 29 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 65 | +124% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 91 | +40% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 113 | +24% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38632
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38632?
1,322 truck crashes have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 605 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38632?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38632: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38632?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38632?
Since 2015, DeSoto County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38632 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38632?
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.