ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
13 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Mississippi
Lee County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38801: I-22 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38801 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 655 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 340 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38801 is I-22, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-145 (2), Barnes Crossing Rd (1) and Cs-South Eason Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 43 |
| I-22 | 33 |
| Mccullough Blvd | 17 |
| US-45 | 15 |
| Eason Blvd | 11 |
| West Main Street | 10 |
| SR-78 | 10 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
ZIP 38801 at a glance
| Population | 29,858 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,946 |
| Median home value | $197,065 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +136% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 58 | +33% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38801?
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (340 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38801?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38801?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38801?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38801 compare with Mississippi?
Lee County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38801?
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.