ZIP 38804 (Tupelo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38804: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38804: I-22 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38804.
Overview
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 340 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-145 (3), Barnes Crossing Rd (1) and CR-885 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38804 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 1 |
| SR-371 | 1 |
| US-278 | 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 38804 at a glance
| Population | 16,693 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,420 |
| Median home value | $200,145 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 38804
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38804?
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 38804?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38804 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38804?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38804?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38804 compared with Mississippi?
Lee County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38804?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.