ZIP 38821 (Amory, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
6 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Monroe County compares with Mississippi
Monroe County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Monroe County: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 238 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 38821.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38821 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 5 |
| US-45A | 4 |
| Hwy 45 North | 3 |
| Waterway Dr | 3 |
| Hwy 278 East | 2 |
| Hwy45/25 | 2 |
| Main Street North | 2 |
| Ms Highway 25 | 2 |
ZIP 38821 at a glance
| Population | 12,546 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,834 |
| Median home value | $172,674 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 9 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +80% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38821
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38821?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (114 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38821?
November has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38821?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38821 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38821?
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.