ZIP 39201 (Jackson, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hinds 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
19 of 1,527 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hinds County compares with Mississippi
Hinds County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hinds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hinds County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hinds County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash.
ZIP 39201 at a glance: −52% yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39201: 5.0 in 2016–19, 2.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hinds County since 2015: 909 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39201 since 2015: I-20 (9), I-55 (9), US-49 (7), US-80 (3) and SR-18 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39201 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hinds County.
- 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 Hinds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| US-49 | 7 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| Pearl Street | 1 |
| SR-468 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hinds County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 93 |
| I-55 | 59 |
| I-20 East | 34 |
| I-20 West | 27 |
| I-55 South | 26 |
| I-220 | 20 |
| Gallatin Street | 16 |
| I-55 North | 16 |
ZIP 39201 at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,063 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hinds 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 | 55 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 105 | +92% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | +3% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 125 | +16% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39201?
Since 2015, 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hinds County (909 injured, 66 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39201?
January has the most truck crashes in Hinds County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hinds County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39201 compared with Mississippi?
Hinds County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39201?
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.