ZIP 38954 (Sidon, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38954: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Leflore County at a glance: 1 in 156 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38954 is US-82, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38954 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-49 | 2 |
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 38954 at a glance
| Population | 777 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,293 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 38954
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38954?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38954?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38954 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38954?
Truck crashes in Leflore County peak in September, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38954?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38954 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38954?
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.