ZIP 38666 (Sardis, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38666: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Panola 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 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Mississippi
Panola County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Panola County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 38666 at a glance: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38666: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Panola County. They injured 230 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38666 is I-55, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-310 (1), SR-315 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38666 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 27 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-278 | 4 |
| Ms 310 | 3 |
| Perkins Lane | 3 |
| Eureka Road | 2 |
| Good Hope Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 51 South | 2 |
ZIP 38666 at a glance
| Population | 5,861 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,892 |
| Median home value | $93,470 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +114% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38666
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38666?
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Panola County (230 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38666?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38666: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38666?
Truck crashes in Panola County peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38666?
Since 2015, Panola County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38666 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Panola County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38666?
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.