ZIP 38644 (Lula, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coahoma 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
1 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coahoma County compares with Mississippi
Coahoma County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Coahoma County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Coahoma County: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coahoma County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
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
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38644 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Coahoma 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 (Coahoma County) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 4 |
| South State Street | 3 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| State St | 2 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Cherry | 1 |
| Farrell Road | 1 |
ZIP 38644 at a glance
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coahoma 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38644
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38644?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Coahoma County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 117 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38644?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38644: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38644?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Coahoma County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38644?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coahoma County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38644 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coahoma County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38644?
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.