ZIP 38851 (Houston, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38851: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Chickasaw County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Chickasaw County at a glance: 4.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
SR-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38851 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-32 (1), SR-47 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38851 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
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 38851 at a glance
| Population | 8,802 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,365 |
| Median home value | $144,290 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 38851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38851?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 61 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38851?
SR-15 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38851 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38851?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Chickasaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38851 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chickasaw County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38851?
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.