ZIP 38652 (New Albany, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
2 of 356 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Mississippi
Union County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Union County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Union County at a glance: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 164 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
SR-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38652 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-15 (4), I-22 (1) and SR-348 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38652 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 40 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Ms 15 | 5 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 5 |
| Munsford Drive | 3 |
| Highway 15 South | 2 |
| Magnolia Way | 2 |
| Park Plaza Drive | 2 |
ZIP 38652 at a glance
| Population | 15,789 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,980 |
| Median home value | $167,394 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +43% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +24% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38652?
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (164 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38652?
NHTSA data shows SR-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38652 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38652?
June has the most truck crashes in Union County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38652?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38652 compare with Mississippi?
Union County records 105.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38652?
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.