ZIP 38915 (Bruce, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38915: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Calhoun County is lower on 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).
The headline for Calhoun County: 1.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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 38915 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38915 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.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 38915 at a glance
| Population | 3,402 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,375 |
| Median home value | $114,742 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38915
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38915?
Calhoun County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38915?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38915?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Calhoun County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38915 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 66.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38915?
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.