ZIP 38722 (Arcola, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38722: 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
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 235 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (18.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 28.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38722 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
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 38722 at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,818 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38722?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (235 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38722?
August has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38722?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38722 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38722?
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.