ZIP 39191 (Wesson, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39191: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Copiah 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
1 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Copiah County compares with Mississippi
Copiah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Copiah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Copiah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Copiah County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Copiah County at a glance: 1 in 303 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Copiah County. They injured 187 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39191 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (2), SR-28 (2), US-51 (1) and Union St Ext (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39191 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Copiah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-51 | 1 |
| Union St Ext | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Copiah County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| Brushy Creek Road | 3 |
| Dentville Road | 2 |
| I-55S | 2 |
| Ms 27 | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Ms-27 | 2 |
ZIP 39191 at a glance
| Population | 8,378 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,883 |
| Median home value | $129,961 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Copiah 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 27 | +46% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -3% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39191
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39191?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Copiah County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 187 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39191?
June has the most truck crashes in Copiah County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39191?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Copiah County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39191 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Copiah County has 99.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39191?
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.