ZIP 39044 (Braxton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Simpson 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 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Mississippi
Simpson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Simpson County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
Simpson County at a glance: 1 in 294 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Simpson County. They injured 183 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39044 is US-49, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-COUNTY Line Rd (1), Highway 149 (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39044 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Simpson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| Highway 149 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 30 |
| SR-49 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Highway 49 North | 2 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39044 at a glance
| Population | 2,994 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,417 |
| Median home value | $157,352 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39044
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39044?
Simpson County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39044?
Since 2015, US-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39044: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39044?
August has the most truck crashes in Simpson County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39044?
Since 2015, Simpson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39044 compared with Mississippi?
Simpson County records 105.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39044?
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.