ZIP 38683 (Walnut, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38683: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tippah 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
5 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tippah County compares with Mississippi
Tippah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tippah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tippah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Tippah County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tippah County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Tippah County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-72 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38683 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38683 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-72, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tippah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tippah County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 6 |
| City Ave | 4 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| City Ave South | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| City Ave North | 1 |
| City Avenue North | 1 |
| County Rd 500 | 1 |
ZIP 38683 at a glance
| Population | 3,952 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,107 |
| Median home value | $129,225 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tippah 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +125% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +11% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38683
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38683?
Tippah County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38683?
NHTSA data shows US-72 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38683 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38683?
October has the most truck crashes in Tippah County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38683?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tippah County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38683 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tippah County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38683?
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.