ZIP 38642 (Lamar, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Mississippi
Benton County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Benton County has lower values than Mississippi for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Benton County: 5.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 51 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-72 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38642 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Benton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38642 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-72, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 9 |
| US-72 | 8 |
| Lamar Rd | 1 |
| Ms 5 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 5 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 7 | 1 |
| Reaves Road | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
ZIP 38642 at a glance
| Population | 2,126 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,388 |
| Median home value | $133,200 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +32% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38642
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38642?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 51 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38642?
Since 2015, US-72 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38642: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38642?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38642?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38642 compare with Mississippi?
Benton County records 152.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38642?
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.