ZIP 39305 (Meridian, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39305: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 917 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lauderdale County since 2015: 440 people were injured and 50 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39305 is I-20, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (3), SR-19 (3) 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 39305 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 12 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| North Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-494 | 1 |
| SR-854 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 39305 at a glance
| Population | 21,638 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,712 |
| Median home value | $168,627 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39305?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (440 injured, 50 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39305?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39305: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39305?
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 39305?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39305 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lauderdale County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39305?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.