ZIP 39120 (Natchez, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39120: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Mississippi
Adams County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adams County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% 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 39120 happened on CR-70 Goverment Fleet Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39120 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-70 Goverment Fleet Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| John R Junkin | 6 |
| John R Junkin Dr | 6 |
| Sgt Prentiss Dr | 5 |
| Sgt Prentiss | 4 |
| Hwy 61 North | 3 |
| Hwy 61 South | 3 |
| John R Junkin Drive | 3 |
| Sgt. Prentiss Dr | 3 |
ZIP 39120 at a glance
| Population | 29,039 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,632 |
| Median home value | $114,829 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +116% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +2% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 39120
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39120?
Adams County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39120?
March has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39120?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39120 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39120?
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.