ZIP 39148 (Piney Woods, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39148: 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 |
Rankin County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 39148 at a glance: US-49 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39148 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,125 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rankin County since 2015: 507 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39148 is US-49, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-COUNTY Line Rd (1) and Highway 149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39148 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 7 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| Highway 149 | 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 39148 at a glance
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39148
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39148?
Rankin County has had 1,125 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 507 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39148?
Since 2015, US-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39148: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39148?
March has the most truck crashes in Rankin County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39148?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39148 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rankin County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39148?
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.