ZIP 39152 (Pulaski, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39152: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Smith 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
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Mississippi
Smith County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Smith County has lower values than Mississippi for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Smith County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39152 since 2015: I-20 (3) and SR-481 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39152 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-481 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Mimosa Dr Ms-35 | 1 |
| Ms 18 | 1 |
| Ms 35 | 1 |
| Ms 531 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 37 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Scr 504 | 1 |
ZIP 39152 at a glance
| Population | 583 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,096 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +85% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +5% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39152
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39152?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Smith County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39152?
Truck crashes in Smith County peak in April, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39152?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39152 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 83.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39152?
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.