ZIP 38941 (Itta Bena, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38941: 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 |
Leflore County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Leflore County: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Leflore County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38941 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-49 (2) and SR-3 (1).
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 38941 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Leflore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 8 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
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 38941 at a glance
| Population | 3,767 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,705 |
| Median home value | $90,162 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 38941
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38941?
Leflore County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38941?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38941 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38941?
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 38941?
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 38941 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38941?
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.