ZIP 38751 (Indianola, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38751: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sunflower 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
4 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sunflower County compares with Mississippi
Sunflower County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sunflower County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Sunflower County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sunflower County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sunflower County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38751 is US-82, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (1) and SR-448 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38751 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Sunflower County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-448 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sunflower County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 6 |
| US-82 | 5 |
| Hwy 82 East | 3 |
| Hwy 82 West | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-49W | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| Allen Road | 1 |
ZIP 38751 at a glance
| Population | 9,949 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,699 |
| Median home value | $111,139 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sunflower 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 | 14 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -29% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -16% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38751?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sunflower County (82 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38751?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38751 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38751?
The worst month is May: 14.2% of truck crashes in Sunflower County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38751?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Sunflower County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38751 compared with Mississippi?
Sunflower County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38751?
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.