ZIP 38862 (Plantersville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
13 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Mississippi
Lee County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38862: I-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38862: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 655 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 340 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38862 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Cs-South Eason Blvd (1), S Eason Blvd (1) and SR-145 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38862 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.1% 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 2 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 43 |
| I-22 | 33 |
| Mccullough Blvd | 17 |
| US-45 | 15 |
| Eason Blvd | 11 |
| West Main Street | 10 |
| SR-78 | 10 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
ZIP 38862 at a glance
| Population | 2,024 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,750 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +136% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 58 | +33% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38862?
Lee County has had 655 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 340 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38862?
I-22 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38862 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38862?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38862 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 67.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38862?
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.