ZIP 38944 (Minter City, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38944: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for 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).
Leflore County at a glance: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leflore County. They injured 146 people and killed 9.
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%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38944 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38944 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 (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 38944 at a glance
| Population | 314 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,934 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 38944
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38944?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38944?
September has the most truck crashes in Leflore County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38944?
Since 2015, Leflore County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38944 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leflore County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38944?
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.