ZIP 38703 (Greenville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38703: 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. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: August worst month: 18.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 235 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 18.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38703 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 | 2 |
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 38703 at a glance
| Population | 11,028 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,291 |
| Median home value | $85,385 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38703?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (235 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38703?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38703 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38703?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38703?
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 38703 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 62.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38703?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.