ZIP 39069 (Fayette, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Mississippi
Jefferson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Mississippi on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 10.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 17.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39069 happened on CR-MCNAIR (1), SR-553 (1) and US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39069 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MCNAIR | 1 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Block Foster Road | 1 |
| Dennis Cross Road | 1 |
| Farley Road | 1 |
| Geoghegan Road | 1 |
| Gilchrist Street | 1 |
| Harriston Rd | 1 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 1 |
| Perth Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39069 at a glance
| Population | 4,568 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,324 |
| Median home value | $70,033 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 3 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 3 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39069
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39069?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39069?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39069?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39069 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39069?
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.