ZIP 38863 (Pontotoc, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38863: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pontotoc 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
9 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Mississippi
Pontotoc County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Pontotoc County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pontotoc County since 2015: 106 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38863 happened on US-278 (3) and SR-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38863 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 8 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| I-22 | 3 |
| Ms 15 | 3 |
| Ms 9 | 3 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| Friendship Rd | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9 | 2 |
ZIP 38863 at a glance
| Population | 19,046 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,528 |
| Median home value | $163,485 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +104% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38863
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38863?
Pontotoc County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38863?
April has the most truck crashes in Pontotoc County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38863?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38863 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Pontotoc County records 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38863?
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.