ZIP 38769 (Rosedale, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38769: 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 |
Bolivar County has lower values than Mississippi for 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.
What stands out in Bolivar County: September worst month: 24.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bolivar County. They injured 85 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
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.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38769 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (1).
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 38769 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
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 Bolivar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 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 38769 at a glance
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,104 |
| Median home value | $94,252 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 38769
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38769?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bolivar County (85 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38769?
Truck crashes in Bolivar County peak in September, with 24.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38769?
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 38769 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 36.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bolivar County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38769?
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.