ZIP 39066 (Edwards, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39066: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hinds 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
19 of 1,527 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hinds County compares with Mississippi
Hinds County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hinds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hinds County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Hinds County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
ZIP 39066 at a glance: I-20 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39066.
Overview
Hinds County has recorded 1,527 truck crashes since 2015, with 909 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39066 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39066 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hinds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hinds County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 93 |
| I-55 | 59 |
| I-20 East | 34 |
| I-20 West | 27 |
| I-55 South | 26 |
| I-220 | 20 |
| Gallatin Street | 16 |
| I-55 North | 16 |
ZIP 39066 at a glance
| Population | 4,202 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,458 |
| Median home value | $121,329 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hinds 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 | 55 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 105 | +92% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | +3% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 125 | +16% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39066
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39066?
Hinds County has had 1,527 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 909 people and killing 66.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39066?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39066: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39066?
Truck crashes in Hinds County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39066?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39066 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Hinds County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39066?
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.