ZIP 39074 (Forest, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39074: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
7 of 396 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Mississippi
Scott County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Scott County: 0.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Scott County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39074 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-20 (5), SR-35 (5), SR-21 (3), US-80 (3) and CR-GOOD Hope Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39074 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-35 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| CR-GOOD Hope Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 19 |
| SR-35 | 6 |
| Hwy 35 North | 6 |
| Fountain Drive | 4 |
| SR-80 | 4 |
| Hwy 80 West | 3 |
| Morris Tullos Drive | 3 |
| Fountain Dr | 2 |
ZIP 39074 at a glance
| Population | 14,283 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,030 |
| Median home value | $97,618 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +91% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 33 | +11% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39074
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39074?
Scott County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 30.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39074?
June has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39074?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39074 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 121.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39074?
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.