ZIP 38639 (Jonestown, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coahoma 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coahoma County compares with Mississippi
Coahoma County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Coahoma County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Coahoma County at a glance: 5.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Coahoma County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38639 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-3 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38639 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coahoma County.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Coahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coahoma County) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 4 |
| South State Street | 3 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| State St | 2 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Cherry | 1 |
| Farrell Road | 1 |
ZIP 38639 at a glance
| Population | 447 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,313 |
| Median home value | $58,925 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coahoma 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38639?
Coahoma County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38639?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38639 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38639?
October has the most truck crashes in Coahoma County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38639?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Coahoma County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38639 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coahoma County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38639?
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.