ZIP 38949 (Paris, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38949: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
9 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Mississippi
Lafayette County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Lafayette County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lafayette County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38949 happened on SR-7 (1) and SR-9W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38949 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% 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
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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-9W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Jackson Ave | 6 |
| US-278 | 5 |
| County Road 338 | 2 |
| Hwy 7 South | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9W | 2 |
| University Ave | 2 |
| 14Th Street | 1 |
| Azela Drive | 1 |
ZIP 38949 at a glance
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 11 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38949
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38949?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 122 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38949?
Truck crashes in Lafayette County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38949?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38949 compare with Mississippi?
Lafayette County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38949?
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.