ZIP 38824 (Baldwyn, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prentiss 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
4 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prentiss County compares with Mississippi
Prentiss County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prentiss County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prentiss County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Prentiss County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Prentiss County at a glance: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Prentiss County has recorded 156 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-145 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38824 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Prentiss County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prentiss County) |
|---|---|
| East Veterans Drive | 2 |
| North Second Street | 2 |
| Ripley Road | 2 |
| Bolton Ave | 1 |
| County Road 3401 | 1 |
| County Road 3501 | 1 |
| County Road 5011 | 1 |
| E Church St | 1 |
ZIP 38824 at a glance
| Population | 8,244 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,151 |
| Median home value | $103,671 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prentiss 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38824
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38824?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prentiss County (84 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38824?
US-45 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38824 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38824?
Truck crashes in Prentiss County peak in November, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38824?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prentiss County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38824 compared with Mississippi?
Prentiss County records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38824?
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.