ZIP 39169 (Tchula, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39169: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Holmes 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 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Mississippi
Holmes County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Holmes County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Holmes County at a glance: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holmes County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% 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 39169 since 2015: US-49 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Holmes County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39169 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 12 |
| Mile Post 165 | 2 |
| US-49E | 2 |
| Adams Road | 1 |
| Carrollton Ave | 1 |
| Cedar Street | 1 |
| Depot | 1 |
| Ebenezer Road | 1 |
ZIP 39169 at a glance
| Population | 2,565 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,231 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +31% | 0.4 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39169
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39169?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Holmes County (73 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39169?
Truck crashes in Holmes County peak in April, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39169?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39169 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Holmes County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39169?
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.