ZIP 39272 (Byram, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39272: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 39272: −68% change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 39272 (3.8 → 1.2).
Overview
Hinds County has recorded 1,527 truck crashes since 2015, with 909 people injured and 66 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39272 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (6), US-49 (3) 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 39272 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hinds County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 7 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-49 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-220 | 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 39272 at a glance
| Population | 14,348 |
| Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,962 |
| Median home value | $202,737 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39272
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39272?
Since 2015, 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hinds County (909 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39272?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39272 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39272?
Truck crashes in Hinds County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39272?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39272 compared with Mississippi?
Hinds County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39272?
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.