ZIP 38925 (Duck Hill, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38925: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Mississippi
Montgomery County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 150.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montgomery County: 2.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38925 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (1) and SR-404 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38925 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 11 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| Hwy 82 West | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| Bethlehem Community Road | 1 |
| Bluff Springs Rd | 1 |
| Channel | 1 |
ZIP 38925 at a glance
| Population | 1,901 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,217 |
| Median home value | $122,229 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +100% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 38925
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38925?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38925?
September has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38925?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38925 compared with Mississippi?
Montgomery County records 150.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38925?
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.