ZIP 38953 (Scobey, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38953: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tallahatchie 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 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tallahatchie County compares with Mississippi
Tallahatchie County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tallahatchie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.41 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 2.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 78% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Tallahatchie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 38953: I-55 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38953 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 38 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tallahatchie County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 15.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38953 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-51 (2), CR-211 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38953 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% 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
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 Tallahatchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-211 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tallahatchie County) |
|---|---|
| Cascilla Road | 1 |
| Cossar Street | 1 |
| Paducah Wells Road | 1 |
| True Vine Church Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38953 at a glance
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,454 |
| Median home value | $84,180 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tallahatchie 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +41% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -50% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38953
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38953?
38 truck crashes have been reported in Tallahatchie County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38953?
I-55 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38953 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38953?
The worst month is May: 13.2% of truck crashes in Tallahatchie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38953?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tallahatchie County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38953 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tallahatchie County has 30.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38953?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.