ZIP 38841 (Ecru, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pontotoc 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
9 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Mississippi
Pontotoc County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Pontotoc County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County. They injured 106 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38841 is US-278, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-78 (2), I-22 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-278 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 3 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 8 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| I-22 | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| Ms 9 | 3 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| Friendship Rd | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9 | 2 |
ZIP 38841 at a glance
| Population | 3,963 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,007 |
| Median home value | $235,219 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +104% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38841
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38841?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (106 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38841?
Since 2015, US-278 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38841: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38841?
The worst month is April: 11.9% of truck crashes in Pontotoc County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38841?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38841 compare with Mississippi?
Pontotoc County records 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38841?
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.