ZIP 38846 (Glen, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alcorn 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
6 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alcorn County compares with Mississippi
Alcorn County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcorn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcorn County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Alcorn County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Alcorn County: 2.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alcorn County. They injured 162 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-72 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38846 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-172 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38846 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-72; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alcorn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alcorn County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 19 |
| SR-72 | 9 |
| Harper Rd | 4 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| Harper Road | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| Old Brandon Rd | 2 |
| Proper Street | 2 |
ZIP 38846 at a glance
| Population | 2,053 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,078 |
| Median home value | $158,796 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcorn 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 | 6 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +223% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38846
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38846?
Alcorn County has had 301 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 162 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38846?
US-72 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38846 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38846?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Alcorn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Alcorn County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38846 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcorn County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38846?
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.