ZIP 39232 (Flowood, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39232: 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 |
Rankin County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 39232: I-20 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39232.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,125 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rankin County. They injured 507 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-55 (7), US-49 (5) 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 39232 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 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 | 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 (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 39232 at a glance
| Population | 9,222 |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,931 |
| Median home value | $361,838 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39232
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39232?
1,125 truck crashes have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 507 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39232?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39232: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39232?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Rankin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39232?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rankin County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39232 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Rankin County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39232?
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.