ZIP 39097 (Louise, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39097: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humphreys 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 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Mississippi
Humphreys County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Humphreys County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Humphreys County at a glance: 13.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Humphreys County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39097 since 2015: US-49 (2), CR-RITCHEY Rd (1) and SR-149 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39097 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 2 |
| CR-RITCHEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| US-49W | 6 |
| SR-149 | 3 |
| Bass Rd | 1 |
| Cole Lake | 1 |
| Hayden Street | 1 |
| Highway 12 East | 1 |
| Mile Road | 1 |
| Ms-12 | 1 |
ZIP 39097 at a glance
| Population | 483 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,622 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 4 | -31% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39097
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39097?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Humphreys County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 30 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39097?
The worst month is August: 14.7% of truck crashes in Humphreys County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39097?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Humphreys County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39097 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Humphreys County records 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39097?
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.