ZIP 39117 (Morton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39117: 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 ZIP 39117: I-20 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39117 since 2015.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39117 is I-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-481 (2), CR-BARKER Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39117 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-481 | 2 |
| CR-BARKER Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 39117 at a glance
| Population | 10,431 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,438 |
| Median home value | $119,522 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39117
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39117?
Scott County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39117?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39117: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39117?
June has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39117 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39117?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.