ZIP 38673 (Taylor, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38673: 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 |
Lafayette County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lafayette County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 18 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
2.9% 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 38673 is US-278, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (3), SR-315 (2) and SR-9W (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 38673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-278; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-315 | 2 |
| 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 38673 at a glance
| Population | 1,056 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,350 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38673
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38673?
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 38673?
US-278 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38673 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38673?
Truck crashes in Lafayette County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38673?
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 38673 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38673?
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.