ZIP 38676 (Tunica, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38676: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tunica 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 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tunica County compares with Mississippi
Tunica County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tunica County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tunica County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tunica County has lower values than Mississippi for 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, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Tunica County at a glance: September 13.1% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tunica County. They injured 93 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38676 since 2015: US-61 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38676 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Tunica County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tunica County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 18 |
| Casino Center Drive | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| Prichard Road | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Arkabutler Dam Rd | 1 |
| Byrd Road | 1 |
| Casino Center | 1 |
ZIP 38676 at a glance
| Population | 4,995 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,943 |
| Median home value | $196,490 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tunica 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +56% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38676
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38676?
137 truck crashes have been reported in Tunica County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38676?
Truck crashes in Tunica County peak in September, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38676?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tunica County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38676 compare with Mississippi?
Tunica County records 125.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38676?
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.