ZIP 38871 (Thaxton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38871: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on 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
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County. They injured 106 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
US-278 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38871 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-30 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38871 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-278; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| 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 38871 at a glance
| Population | 2,337 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,906 |
| Median home value | $110,872 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38871
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38871?
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 38871?
US-278 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38871 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38871?
The worst month is April: 11.9% of truck crashes in Pontotoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38871?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38871 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pontotoc County has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38871?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.