ZIP 38866 (Saltillo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38866: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38866: I-22 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38866.
Overview
Police reported 655 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 340 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38866 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-145 (2), US-78 (2) and Barnes Crossing Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38866 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 1 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 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 38866 at a glance
| Population | 12,429 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,791 |
| Median home value | $222,401 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38866
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38866?
Lee County has had 655 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 340 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38866?
I-22 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38866 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38866?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38866?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38866 compared with Mississippi?
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 38866?
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.