ZIP 38677 (Oxford, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38677: 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.
The headline for Lafayette County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.6% for 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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38677 is US-278, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-7 (3), CR-103 (1) and CR-2004 (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 38677 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-278, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| CR-103 | 1 |
| CR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| 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 38677 at a glance
| Population | 5,395 |
| Density | 1,759 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38677
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38677?
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 38677?
US-278 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38677 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38677?
January has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38677?
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 38677 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38677?
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.