ZIP 38859 (New Site, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prentiss 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
4 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prentiss County compares with Mississippi
Prentiss County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prentiss County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prentiss County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Prentiss County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Prentiss County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 156 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prentiss County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 52.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38859 since 2015: CR-3501 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38859 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Prentiss County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3501 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prentiss County) |
|---|---|
| East Veterans Drive | 2 |
| North Second Street | 2 |
| Ripley Road | 2 |
| Bolton Ave | 1 |
| County Road 3401 | 1 |
| County Road 3501 | 1 |
| County Road 5011 | 1 |
| E Church St | 1 |
ZIP 38859 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,389 |
| Median home value | $136,610 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prentiss 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38859
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38859?
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prentiss County (84 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38859?
The worst month is November: 13.5% of truck crashes in Prentiss County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38859?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prentiss County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38859 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prentiss County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38859?
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.