ZIP 38659 (Potts Camp, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38659: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
3 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Mississippi
Marshall County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marshall County at a glance: 4.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38659 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-22 (1), SR-178 (1), SR-5 (1) and US-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38659 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 4.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 33 |
| Cayce Rd | 8 |
| US-72 | 6 |
| I-269 | 4 |
| Cayce Road | 3 |
| Stonewall Road | 3 |
| Wingo Road | 3 |
| Highway 7 North | 2 |
ZIP 38659 at a glance
| Population | 1,999 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,593 |
| Median home value | $76,056 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +77% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | +46% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38659
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38659?
Marshall County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 33.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38659?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38659?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38659 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38659?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.