ZIP 38760 (Metcalfe, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38760: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Washington County is lower on 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
Washington County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 235 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
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 38760 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-61 (3) and 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 38760 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 6 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| 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 38760 at a glance
| Population | 934 |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,679 |
| Median home value | $92,771 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. 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 38760
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38760?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 235 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38760?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38760: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38760?
August has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38760?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38760 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 62.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38760?
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.