ZIP 38668 (Senatobia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38668: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tate 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 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tate County compares with Mississippi
Tate County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tate County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tate County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Tate County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Tate County: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tate County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-4 (2), CR-J J Ranch Rd (1) and SR-310 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38668 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% 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
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 Tate County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-J J Ranch Rd | 1 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tate County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 17 |
| East Main Street | 4 |
| Arkabutla Dam Rd | 2 |
| Int 55 | 2 |
| J J Ranch Road | 2 |
| Norfleet Drive | 2 |
| Palestine Road | 2 |
| Sycamore Road | 2 |
ZIP 38668 at a glance
| Population | 14,791 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,827 |
| Median home value | $253,210 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tate 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +18% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38668
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38668?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tate County (100 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38668?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38668 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38668?
October has the most truck crashes in Tate County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38668?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tate County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38668 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tate County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38668?
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.