ZIP 39145 (Pelahatchie, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rankin 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
16 of 1,125 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rankin County compares with Mississippi
Rankin County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rankin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Rankin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 39145: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39145: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,125 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rankin County. They injured 507 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39145 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-BARKER Rd (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-481 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39145 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rankin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 3 |
| CR-BARKER Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-481 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rankin County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| SR-49 | 34 |
| Lakeland Drive | 26 |
| Lakeland Dr | 23 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Flowood Drive | 7 |
| US-80 | 7 |
| Holly Bush Road | 6 |
ZIP 39145 at a glance
| Population | 5,295 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,318 |
| Median home value | $181,738 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rankin 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 | 51 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 89 | +76% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -5% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +11% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39145
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39145?
1,125 truck crashes have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 507 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39145?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39145 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39145?
March has the most truck crashes in Rankin County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Rankin County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39145 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Rankin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39145?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.