ZIP 38829 (Booneville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38829: 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).
The headline for Prentiss County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prentiss County. They injured 84 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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 (5). Next come CR-1140 (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-4 (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 38829 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prentiss County.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Prentiss County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 38829 at a glance
| Population | 18,605 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,859 |
| Median home value | $129,084 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38829
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38829?
156 truck crashes have been reported in Prentiss County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 84 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38829?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38829 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38829?
November has the most truck crashes in Prentiss County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38829?
Since 2015, Prentiss County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38829 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Prentiss County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38829?
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.