ZIP 38654 (Olive Branch, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38654: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, DeSoto County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
DeSoto County at a glance: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
DeSoto County has recorded 1,322 truck crashes since 2015, with 605 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
US-78 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38654 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-175 (5), I-22 (4) 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 38654 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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-78 | 16 |
| SR-175 | 5 |
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| SR-385 | 2 |
| Winchester Rd | 2 |
| CR-HOLMES Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERDALE Rd | 1 |
| Hickory Hill Dr | 1 |
| Kirby Pkwy | 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 38654 at a glance
| Population | 57,898 |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,092 |
| Median home value | $309,467 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 38654
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38654?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38654?
Since 2015, US-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38654: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38654?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38654?
Since 2015, DeSoto County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38654 compare with Mississippi?
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 38654?
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.