ZIP 39071 (Flora, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
5 of 529 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Mississippi
Madison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 123 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 529 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39071 since 2015: US-49 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 33 |
| Nissan Parkway | 8 |
| West Peace Street | 7 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Covington Dr | 4 |
| Ms 16 | 4 |
| Covington Drive | 3 |
| East County Line Rd | 3 |
ZIP 39071 at a glance
| Population | 5,776 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,700 |
| Median home value | $313,313 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +209% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 44 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39071?
Since 2015, 529 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (270 injured, 33 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39071?
April has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39071?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39071 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39071?
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.