ZIP 38641 (Lake Cormorant, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38641: 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 |
DeSoto County has lower values than Mississippi for 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% 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 (5). After it: CR-FOGG Rd (1), Church Rd (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38641 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 5 |
| CR-FOGG Rd | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 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 38641 at a glance
| Population | 2,450 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,208 |
| Median home value | $244,154 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 38641
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38641?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38641?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38641: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38641?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38641?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38641 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeSoto County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38641?
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.