ZIP 39179 (Vaughan, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yazoo 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yazoo County compares with Mississippi
Yazoo County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yazoo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yazoo County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Yazoo County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Yazoo County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yazoo County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Yazoo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39179 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yazoo County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Yazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yazoo County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 6 |
| I-55 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| Hwy 49 East | 3 |
| North Jerry Clower | 3 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Jerry Clower Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 39179 at a glance
| Population | 739 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,500 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yazoo 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39179
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39179?
Yazoo County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39179?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39179 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39179?
December has the most truck crashes in Yazoo County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39179?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Yazoo County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39179 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Yazoo County records 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39179?
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.