ZIP 39189 (Walnut Grove, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39189: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leake 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
3 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leake County compares with Mississippi
Leake County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leake County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Leake County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 39189: SR-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39189: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Leake County has recorded 154 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-21 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39189 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leake County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Leake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leake County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 16 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Red Dog Road | 2 |
| Battle Bluff Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Dennis Rd | 1 |
| Gunter Road | 1 |
ZIP 39189 at a glance
| Population | 3,971 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,083 |
| Median home value | $135,526 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leake 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +133% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +24% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39189
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39189?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Leake County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39189?
SR-35 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39189 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39189?
Truck crashes in Leake County peak in November, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39189?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leake County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39189 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leake County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39189?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.