ZIP 38930 (Greenwood, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38930: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leflore 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 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leflore County compares with Mississippi
Leflore County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leflore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leflore County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Leflore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Leflore County at a glance: 1 in 156 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leflore County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38930 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Leflore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| US-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leflore County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 6 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-49E | 3 |
| Carrollton Ave | 2 |
| Cypress Ave | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
ZIP 38930 at a glance
| Population | 22,700 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,453 |
| Median home value | $113,228 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leflore 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +64% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -16% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38930
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38930?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38930?
US-82 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38930 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38930?
Truck crashes in Leflore County peak in September, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38930?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Leflore County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38930 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38930?
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.