ZIP 39160 (Sallis, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Attala 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 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Attala County compares with Mississippi
Attala County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Attala County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Attala County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Attala County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Attala County at a glance: 1 in 152 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Attala County. They injured 84 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% 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 39160 happened on SR-12 (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39160 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Attala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Attala County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 12 | 6 |
| Ms-35 | 3 |
| Fenwick Street | 2 |
| Highway 35 North | 2 |
| Hwy 12 East | 2 |
| Ms-12 | 2 |
| Ms-19 | 2 |
| Attala Rd 3027 | 1 |
ZIP 39160 at a glance
| Population | 2,785 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,933 |
| Median home value | $84,772 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Attala 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39160?
Attala County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39160?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Attala County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39160?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Attala County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39160 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 80.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Attala County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39160?
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.