ZIP 38839 (Derma, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
1 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Mississippi
Calhoun County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Calhoun County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Calhoun County at a glance: 1.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38839 happened on SR-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38839 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.1% 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Calhoun Street | 1 |
| County Rd 300 | 1 |
| County Road 275 | 1 |
| County Road 306 | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
| County Road 435 | 1 |
| Cr 423 | 1 |
| E Sweet Potato St | 1 |
ZIP 38839 at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Density | 660 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,536 |
| Home ownership | 17% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +300% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38839
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38839?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (55 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38839?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38839?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38839 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 66.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38839?
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.