ZIP 38914 (Big Creek, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38914: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Calhoun County compares with Mississippi
Calhoun County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Calhoun County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Calhoun County at a glance: 1.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 38914 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38914 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Calhoun Street | 1 |
| County Rd 300 | 1 |
| County Road 275 | 1 |
| County Road 306 | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
| County Road 435 | 1 |
| Cr 423 | 1 |
| E Sweet Potato St | 1 |
ZIP 38914 at a glance
| Population | 534 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,250 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +300% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38914
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38914?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (55 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38914?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in July, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38914?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38914 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 66.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38914?
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.