ZIP 39309 (Meridian, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39309: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 917 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lauderdale County since 2015: 440 people were injured and 50 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39309 happened on I-20 (1), SR-39 (1), SR-854 (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39309 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 39309 at a glance
| Population | 335 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39309
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39309?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (440 injured, 50 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39309?
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 39309?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39309 compare with Mississippi?
Lauderdale County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39309?
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.