ZIP 39206 (Jackson, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39206: 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 sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
ZIP 39206 at a glance: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39206: 10 since 2015.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39206 is I-55, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (9), US-49 (7) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39206 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hinds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| US-49 | 7 |
| 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 (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 39206 at a glance
| Population | 23,257 |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,686 |
| Median home value | $117,629 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 39206
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39206?
Hinds County has had 1,527 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 909 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39206?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39206 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39206?
Truck crashes in Hinds County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39206?
Since 2015, Hinds County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39206 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Hinds County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39206?
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.