ZIP 38855 (Mantachie, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38855: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Itawamba County. They injured 102 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, 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
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38855 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Access Rd (1), SR-363 (1) and SR-371 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38855 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 7.0% 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 Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| SR-371 | 1 |
| US-78 | 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 38855 at a glance
| Population | 5,747 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,307 |
| Median home value | $153,447 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 38855
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38855?
282 truck crashes have been reported in Itawamba County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38855?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38855 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38855?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Itawamba County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38855?
Since 2015, Itawamba County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38855 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Itawamba County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38855?
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.