ZIP 38917 (Carrollton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38917: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
0 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Mississippi
Carroll County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Carroll County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carroll County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38917 since 2015: SR-17 (1) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carroll County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38917 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| Interstate | 2 |
| Ms Highway 35 | 2 |
| Pecan Street | 2 |
| I 55 South | 1 |
| Ms Highway 17 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 430 | 1 |
ZIP 38917 at a glance
| Population | 3,225 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,432 |
| Median home value | $112,616 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38917
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38917?
Carroll County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38917?
September has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38917?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38917 compare with Mississippi?
Carroll County records 137.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38917?
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.