ZIP 39149 (Pinola, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39149: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Simpson 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
1 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Mississippi
Simpson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Simpson County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Simpson County: 1 in 294 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Simpson County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39149 happened on SR-13 (2), SR-28 (1) and SR-43 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39149 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 30 |
| SR-49 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Highway 49 North | 2 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39149 at a glance
| Population | 1,485 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,880 |
| Median home value | $82,149 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39149
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39149?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Simpson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 183 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39149?
Truck crashes in Simpson County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39149?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Simpson County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39149 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 105.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Simpson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39149?
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.