ZIP 39119 (Mount Olive, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Covington 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
4 of 409 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington County compares with Mississippi
Covington County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Covington County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Covington County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 409 crashes involving commercial trucks in Covington County since 2015: 235 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39119 is US-49, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-84 (3) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39119 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, 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
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 Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 8 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 18 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Hwy 49 South | 2 |
| Us Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Campbell-Faler | 1 |
ZIP 39119 at a glance
| Population | 5,739 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,766 |
| Median home value | $74,746 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | 7 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +217% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +14% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39119
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39119?
Since 2015, 409 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Covington County (235 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39119?
US-49 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39119 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39119?
Truck crashes in Covington County peak in March, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39119?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Covington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39119 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 193.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Covington County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39119?
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.