ZIP 38852 (Iuka, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38852: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tishomingo 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 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tishomingo County compares with Mississippi
Tishomingo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tishomingo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tishomingo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Tishomingo County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tishomingo County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tishomingo County. They injured 96 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38852 happened on SR-25 (3), US-72 (3), SR-172 (1) and SR-72 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Tishomingo County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38852 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Tishomingo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tishomingo County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 25 | 3 |
| Ms 25 | 2 |
| Ms 4 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Second St | 2 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 112 | 1 |
ZIP 38852 at a glance
| Population | 8,721 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,942 |
| Median home value | $133,239 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tishomingo 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +123% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38852
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38852?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Tishomingo County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 96 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38852?
April has the most truck crashes in Tishomingo County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38852?
Since 2015, Tishomingo County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38852 compare with Mississippi?
Tishomingo County records 90.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38852?
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.