ZIP 39301 (Meridian, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lauderdale 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 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Mississippi
Lauderdale County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lauderdale County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lauderdale County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County. They injured 440 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39301 is I-20, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (3), SR-19 (2) and North Frontage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39301 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| North Frontage Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 55 |
| Will Garrett Rd | 16 |
| Will Garrett Road | 9 |
| Old Hwy 80 | 8 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| Russell Mt Gilead | 5 |
| Frontage Road | 5 |
| Exit 153 | 4 |
ZIP 39301 at a glance
| Population | 20,807 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,766 |
| Median home value | $116,719 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 19 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 50 | +168% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 64 | +28% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 82 | +29% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39301?
Lauderdale County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 440 people and killing 50.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39301?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39301 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39301?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39301 compare with Mississippi?
Lauderdale County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39301?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.