ZIP 38685 (Waterford, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38685: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
3 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Mississippi
Marshall County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marshall County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38685 happened on CR-103 (1) and SR-7 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38685 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-103 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 33 |
| Cayce Rd | 8 |
| US-72 | 6 |
| I-269 | 4 |
| Cayce Road | 3 |
| Stonewall Road | 3 |
| Wingo Road | 3 |
| Highway 7 North | 2 |
ZIP 38685 at a glance
| Population | 1,301 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,210 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +13% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +77% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 47 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38685
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38685?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (287 injured, 33 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38685?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38685?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38685 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 123.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38685?
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.