ZIP 38762 (Mound Bayou, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bolivar 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
3 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bolivar County compares with Mississippi
Bolivar County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bolivar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bolivar County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Bolivar County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bolivar County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 24.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bolivar County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (24.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38762 since 2015: US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38762 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, 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
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 Bolivar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bolivar County) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 4 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| North Davis Ave | 2 |
| Russell Crutcher Road | 2 |
| South Davis Ave | 2 |
| Bishop Road | 1 |
| Commerce Street | 1 |
| Crosby Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38762 at a glance
| Population | 1,904 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,000 |
| Median home value | $100,659 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bolivar 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +162% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38762
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38762?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bolivar County (85 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38762?
Truck crashes in Bolivar County peak in September, with 24.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bolivar County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38762 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 36.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bolivar County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38762?
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.