ZIP 38651 (Nesbit, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38651: 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 sits below Mississippi 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.
The headline for DeSoto County: 3.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeSoto County since 2015: 605 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-175 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38651 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (8), US-78 (3) and SR-302 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38651 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-175; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% 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
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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-175 | 13 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| CR-FOGG Rd | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| E Holmes Rd | 1 |
| I-269 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Mu-E Raines Rd | 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 38651 at a glance
| Population | 8,731 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,760 |
| Median home value | $311,128 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38651
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38651?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38651?
SR-175 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38651 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38651?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38651?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38651 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38651?
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.