ZIP 39208 (Pearl, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39208: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rankin 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
16 of 1,125 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rankin County compares with Mississippi
Rankin County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rankin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rankin County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Rankin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 39208: I-20 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39208 since 2015.
Overview
Rankin County has recorded 1,125 truck crashes since 2015, with 507 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.1% 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 39208 is I-20, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (7), US-49 (4) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39208 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Rankin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-55 | 7 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| Pearl Street | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-468 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rankin County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| SR-49 | 34 |
| Lakeland Drive | 26 |
| Lakeland Dr | 23 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Flowood Drive | 7 |
| US-80 | 7 |
| Holly Bush Road | 6 |
ZIP 39208 at a glance
| Population | 34,442 |
| Density | 278 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,480 |
| Median home value | $183,310 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rankin 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 | 51 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 89 | +76% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -5% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +11% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39208
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39208?
Rankin County has had 1,125 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 507 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39208?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39208 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39208?
Truck crashes in Rankin County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39208?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39208 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rankin County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39208?
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.