ZIP 39174 (Tougaloo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39174: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
5 of 529 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Mississippi
Madison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 529 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39174 is I-55, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-49 (7), I-20 (6) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39174 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 9 |
| US-49 | 7 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| Pearl Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 33 |
| Nissan Parkway | 8 |
| West Peace Street | 7 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Covington Dr | 4 |
| Ms 16 | 4 |
| Covington Drive | 3 |
| East County Line Rd | 3 |
ZIP 39174 at a glance
| Population | 485 |
| Density | 764 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +209% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 44 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -1% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39174
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39174?
529 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 270 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39174?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39174 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39174?
April has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39174?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39174 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39174?
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.