ZIP 39083 (Hazlehurst, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39083: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Copiah 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 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Copiah County compares with Mississippi
Copiah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Copiah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Copiah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Copiah County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Copiah County: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Copiah County since 2015: 187 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-28 (5) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39083 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Copiah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-28 | 5 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Copiah County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| Brushy Creek Road | 3 |
| Dentville Road | 2 |
| I-55S | 2 |
| Ms 27 | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Ms-27 | 2 |
ZIP 39083 at a glance
| Population | 8,592 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,930 |
| Median home value | $110,812 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Copiah 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 27 | +46% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 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 39083
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39083?
Copiah County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 187 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39083?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39083 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39083?
June has the most truck crashes in Copiah County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39083?
Since 2015, Copiah County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39083 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Copiah County has 99.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39083?
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.