ZIP 38672 (Southaven, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38672: 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 |
DeSoto County has lower values than Mississippi for 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.
What stands out in DeSoto County: 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
3.4% 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 38672 is US-78, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-175 (14), I-55 (7) and Mu-E Raines Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38672 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.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| SR-175 | 14 |
| I-55 | 7 |
| Mu-E Raines Rd | 2 |
| Raines Rd | 2 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| CR-HOLMES Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERDALE Rd | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| E Holmes Rd | 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 38672 at a glance
| Population | 16,436 |
| Density | 487 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,184 |
| Median home value | $321,234 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38672
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38672?
DeSoto County has had 1,322 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 605 people and killing 39.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38672?
NHTSA data shows US-78 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38672 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38672?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38672?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38672 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38672?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.