ZIP 39111 (Magee, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39111: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Simpson 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 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Mississippi
Simpson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Simpson County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
Simpson County at a glance: 1 in 294 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Simpson County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39111 is US-49, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39111 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Simpson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 8 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 30 |
| SR-49 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Highway 49 North | 2 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39111 at a glance
| Population | 9,143 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,140 |
| Median home value | $137,068 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39111
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39111?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Simpson County (183 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39111?
Since 2015, US-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39111: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39111?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Simpson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39111?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Simpson County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39111 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Simpson County has 105.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39111?
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.