ZIP 38850 (Houlka, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38850: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chickasaw 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
0 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chickasaw County compares with Mississippi
Chickasaw County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chickasaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chickasaw County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Chickasaw County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chickasaw County: 4.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38850 since 2015: SR-15 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 4 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| State Highway 15 | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| County Road 202 | 1 |
| County Road 55 | 1 |
| Cr 515 North | 1 |
| Cr9 | 1 |
ZIP 38850 at a glance
| Population | 2,972 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,807 |
| Median home value | $86,868 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chickasaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38850
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38850?
Chickasaw County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38850?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Chickasaw County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38850?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38850 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chickasaw County has 53.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38850?
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.