ZIP 39040 (Bentonia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yazoo 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yazoo County compares with Mississippi
Yazoo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yazoo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yazoo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Yazoo County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Yazoo County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yazoo County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39040 since 2015: SR-3 (3) and SR-433 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Yazoo County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39040 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Yazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-433 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yazoo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 6 |
| I-55 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| Hwy 49 East | 3 |
| North Jerry Clower | 3 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Jerry Clower Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 39040 at a glance
| Population | 3,256 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $194,975 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yazoo 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39040
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39040?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Yazoo County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 109 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39040?
The worst month is December: 12.3% of truck crashes in Yazoo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39040?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yazoo County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39040 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yazoo County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39040?
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.