ZIP 38701 (Greenville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
7 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Mississippi
Washington County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: August worst month: 18.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 235 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38701 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1 (3) and US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 13 |
| SR-82 | 7 |
| Harbor Front Road | 4 |
| Ms1 | 4 |
| Ms 1 | 3 |
| 1600Bl Harbor Front Rd | 2 |
| Broadway St | 2 |
| Harbor Front Rd | 2 |
ZIP 38701 at a glance
| Population | 20,853 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,854 |
| Median home value | $129,705 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 15 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +66% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -0% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +10% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 38701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38701?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 235 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38701?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38701?
August has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38701?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38701 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 62.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38701?
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.