ZIP 39051 (Carthage, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leake 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
3 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leake County compares with Mississippi
Leake County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leake County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Leake County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 39051: SR-16 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39051 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leake County. They injured 86 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39051 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39051 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Leake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leake County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 16 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Red Dog Road | 2 |
| Battle Bluff Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Dennis Rd | 1 |
| Gunter Road | 1 |
ZIP 39051 at a glance
| Population | 14,986 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,547 |
| Median home value | $120,726 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leake 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +133% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +24% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39051
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39051?
Leake County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39051?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39051 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39051?
Truck crashes in Leake County peak in November, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39051?
Since 2015, Leake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39051 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leake County has 61.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39051?
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.