ZIP 39096 (Lorman, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39096: 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. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jefferson County: 10.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (17.0%).
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 39096 happened on SR-553 (1) and US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39096 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 39096 at a glance
| Population | 2,286 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,864 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 39096
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39096?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (25 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39096?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39096?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39096 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 39096?
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.