ZIP 38655 (Oxford, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38655: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
9 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Mississippi
Lafayette County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lafayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lafayette County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-278 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38655 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (3), CR-2004 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38655 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-278; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| CR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-9W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Jackson Ave | 6 |
| US-278 | 5 |
| County Road 338 | 2 |
| Hwy 7 South | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9W | 2 |
| University Ave | 2 |
| 14Th Street | 1 |
| Azela Drive | 1 |
ZIP 38655 at a glance
| Population | 46,156 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,235 |
| Median home value | $336,254 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38655
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38655?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38655?
NHTSA data shows US-278 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38655 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38655?
January has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38655?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38655 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38655?
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.