ZIP 39167 (Star, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39167: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 39167: US-49 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39167: 8 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
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39167 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 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 39167 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Rankin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 8 |
| 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 39167 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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 |
In the 1990s about 51 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39167
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39167?
1,125 truck crashes have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 507 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39167?
US-49 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39167 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39167?
March has the most truck crashes in Rankin County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39167?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Rankin County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39167 compare with Mississippi?
Rankin County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39167?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.