ZIP 38847 (Golden, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Itawamba 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 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Itawamba County compares with Mississippi
Itawamba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Itawamba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Itawamba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Itawamba County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Itawamba County: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 282 crashes involving commercial trucks in Itawamba County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% 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 38847 happened on SR-24 (1) and SR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38847 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 7.0% 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 Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Itawamba County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 43 |
| South Adams | 4 |
| Adams Street | 3 |
| Ms Highway 23 | 3 |
| Access Road | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Bankhead Rd | 1 |
| Brown Rd Ne | 1 |
ZIP 38847 at a glance
| Population | 3,388 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,353 |
| Median home value | $103,332 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Itawamba 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +64% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 27 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38847
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38847?
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Itawamba County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38847?
Truck crashes in Itawamba County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38847?
Since 2015, Itawamba County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38847 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Itawamba County has 101.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38847?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.