ZIP 38869 (Sherman, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38869: 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 |
Pontotoc County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pontotoc County at a glance: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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
The worst month is April with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-145 (2), US-278 (2) and US-78 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38869 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 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 38869 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,955 |
| Median home value | $125,943 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 38869
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38869?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (106 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38869?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38869 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38869?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in April, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38869?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38869 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pontotoc County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38869?
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.