ZIP 38860 (Okolona, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38860: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chickasaw County: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Chickasaw County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 4.0% 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 38860 happened on SR-32 (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38860 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickasaw County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-32 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 38860 at a glance
| Population | 5,388 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,293 |
| Median home value | $98,483 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38860
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38860?
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 38860?
Truck crashes in Chickasaw County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38860?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38860 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Chickasaw County has 53.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38860?
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.