ZIP 39046 (Canton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
5 of 529 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Mississippi
Madison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 529 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 270 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-16 (3), CR-MT Pilgrim Rd (1) and CR-NISSAN Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39046 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-MT Pilgrim Rd | 1 |
| CR-NISSAN Dr | 1 |
| Nissan Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 33 |
| Nissan Parkway | 8 |
| West Peace Street | 7 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Covington Dr | 4 |
| Ms 16 | 4 |
| Covington Drive | 3 |
| East County Line Rd | 3 |
ZIP 39046 at a glance
| Population | 28,442 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,132 |
| Median home value | $197,688 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +209% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 44 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39046?
529 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 270 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39046?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39046: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39046?
The worst month is April: 9.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39046?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39046 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39046?
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.