ZIP 38773 (Shaw, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38773: 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). It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bolivar County: September 24.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Bolivar County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 24.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38773 since 2015: US-61 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38773 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bolivar County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
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 38773 at a glance
| Population | 2,201 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,661 |
| Median home value | $123,611 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38773
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38773?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Bolivar County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38773?
September has the most truck crashes in Bolivar County, 24.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38773?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bolivar County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38773 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Bolivar County records 36.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38773?
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.