ZIP 39059 (Crystal Springs, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Copiah 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 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Copiah County compares with Mississippi
Copiah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Copiah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Copiah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Copiah County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Copiah County: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Copiah County. They injured 187 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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). After it: SR-27 (3) and SR-28 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39059 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Copiah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Copiah County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| Brushy Creek Road | 3 |
| Dentville Road | 2 |
| I-55S | 2 |
| Ms 27 | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Ms-27 | 2 |
ZIP 39059 at a glance
| Population | 11,919 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,946 |
| Median home value | $122,329 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Copiah 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 27 | +46% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39059
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39059?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Copiah County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 187 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39059?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39059 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39059?
Truck crashes in Copiah County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39059?
Since 2015, Copiah County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39059 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Copiah County has 99.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39059?
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.