ZIP 38849 (Guntown, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38849: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
13 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Mississippi
Lee County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38849: US-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38849: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 655 truck crashes since 2015, with 340 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-145 (2), CR-885 (1) and CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38849 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 43 |
| I-22 | 33 |
| Mccullough Blvd | 17 |
| US-45 | 15 |
| Eason Blvd | 11 |
| West Main Street | 10 |
| SR-78 | 10 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
ZIP 38849 at a glance
| Population | 5,792 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,019 |
| Median home value | $153,395 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +136% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 58 | +33% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38849
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38849?
655 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 340 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38849?
US-45 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38849 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38849?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38849?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38849 compare with Mississippi?
Lee County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38849?
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.