ZIP 38964 (Vance, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38964: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Quitman 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
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quitman County compares with Mississippi
Quitman County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quitman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quitman County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.13 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 47% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Quitman County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Quitman County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 21.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Quitman County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (21.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 21.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38964 happened on US-278 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Quitman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38964 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quitman County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Quitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quitman County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 315 | 2 |
| Mlk Drive | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| State Highway 3 South | 1 |
ZIP 38964 at a glance
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quitman 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38964
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38964?
Quitman County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38964?
October has the most truck crashes in Quitman County, 21.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38964?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quitman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38964 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Quitman County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38964?
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.