ZIP 38961 (Tillatoba, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38961: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yalobusha 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
4 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yalobusha County compares with Mississippi
Yalobusha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yalobusha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yalobusha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Yalobusha County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Yalobusha County at a glance: 4.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Yalobusha County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38961 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-211 (1), SR-7 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38961 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Yalobusha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| CR-211 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yalobusha County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Frostland Dr | 1 |
| Hwy 7 South | 1 |
| I 55 Off Ram | 1 |
| Ms Highway 7 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
ZIP 38961 at a glance
| Population | 411 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,792 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yalobusha 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +54% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38961
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38961?
Yalobusha County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38961?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38961 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38961?
Truck crashes in Yalobusha County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38961?
Since 2015, Yalobusha County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38961 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Yalobusha County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38961?
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.