ZIP 38827 (Belmont, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tishomingo 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
0 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tishomingo County compares with Mississippi
Tishomingo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tishomingo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Tishomingo County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tishomingo County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Tishomingo County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38827 since 2015: CR-3501 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Tishomingo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38827 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tishomingo County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.2% 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
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 Tishomingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3501 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tishomingo County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 25 | 3 |
| Ms 25 | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Second St | 2 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 112 | 1 |
ZIP 38827 at a glance
| Population | 2,625 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,226 |
| Median home value | $145,320 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tishomingo 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +123% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38827?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 96 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38827?
April has the most truck crashes in Tishomingo County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38827?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38827 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Tishomingo County records 90.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38827?
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.