ZIP 39062 (D Lo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39062: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Simpson County: 1 in 294 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Simpson County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39062 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 39062 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Simpson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| Highway 149 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 39062 at a glance
| Population | 437 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,292 |
| Median home value | $75,845 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39062?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Simpson County (183 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39062?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39062 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39062?
Truck crashes in Simpson County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39062?
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 39062 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 105.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Simpson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39062?
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.