ZIP 38952 (Schlater, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38952: 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 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).
The headline for Leflore County: 1 in 156 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in 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%).
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%).
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 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38952 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.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
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 38952 at a glance
| Population | 301 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,958 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. 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 38952
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38952?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38952?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38952 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38952?
The worst month is September: 13.6% of truck crashes in Leflore County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38952?
Since 2015, Leflore County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38952 compare with Mississippi?
Leflore County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38952?
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.