ZIP 38876 (Tremont, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38876: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Itawamba 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
1 of 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Itawamba County compares with Mississippi
Itawamba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Itawamba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Itawamba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Itawamba County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Itawamba County at a glance: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 282 crashes involving commercial trucks in Itawamba County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% 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 (5). It is followed by SR-178 (1), SR-25 (1) and US-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38876 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 5 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Itawamba County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 43 |
| South Adams | 4 |
| Adams Street | 3 |
| Ms Highway 23 | 3 |
| Access Road | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Bankhead Rd | 1 |
| Brown Rd Ne | 1 |
ZIP 38876 at a glance
| Population | 1,441 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,462 |
| Median home value | $153,894 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Itawamba 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +64% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38876
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38876?
Itawamba County has had 282 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38876?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38876 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38876?
June has the most truck crashes in Itawamba County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38876?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Itawamba County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38876 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Itawamba County has 101.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38876?
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.