ZIP 38957 (Sumner, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38957: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Tallahatchie County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tallahatchie County: 1 in 37 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.7%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tallahatchie County. They injured 53 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 15.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 38957.
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 38957 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tallahatchie 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 (Tallahatchie County) |
|---|---|
| Cascilla Road | 1 |
| Cossar Street | 1 |
| Paducah Wells Road | 1 |
| True Vine Church Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38957 at a glance
| Population | 347 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,181 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38957
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38957?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tallahatchie County (53 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38957?
The worst month is May: 13.2% of truck crashes in Tallahatchie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38957?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tallahatchie County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38957 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tallahatchie County has 30.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38957?
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.