ZIP 39211 (Jackson, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39211: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 39211: −48% change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 39211 (4.2 → 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hinds County since 2015: 909 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39211 since 2015: I-20 (9), I-55 (9), US-49 (5), US-80 (3) and I-220 (1). No single road stands out.
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 39211 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 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 | 5 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| 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 39211 at a glance
| Population | 23,838 |
| Density | 748 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,426 |
| Median home value | $218,069 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39211?
Hinds County has had 1,527 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 909 people and killing 66.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39211?
The worst month is January: 9.1% of truck crashes in Hinds County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39211?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39211 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hinds County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39211?
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.