ZIP 38828 (Blue Springs, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38828: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
2 of 356 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Mississippi
Union County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Union County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Union County: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Union County has recorded 356 truck crashes since 2015, with 164 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38828 since 2015: I-22 (3), SR-30 (3), US-78 (3), CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge (1) and SR-348 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38828 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| US-78 | 3 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 40 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Ms 15 | 5 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 5 |
| Munsford Drive | 3 |
| Highway 15 South | 2 |
| Magnolia Way | 2 |
| Park Plaza Drive | 2 |
ZIP 38828 at a glance
| Population | 5,120 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,025 |
| Median home value | $140,715 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +43% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +24% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38828
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38828?
Union County has had 356 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38828?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38828?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38828 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 105.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38828?
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.