ZIP 39323 (Chunky, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
4 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Mississippi
Newton County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% 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% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Newton County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 39323: I-20 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39323.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39323 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Old 8th St Rd (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-494 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39323 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-494 | 1 |
| SR-503 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| Buckley Lane | 2 |
| Chunky Duffee Road | 1 |
| Church Street | 1 |
| Decatur Conehatta Road | 1 |
| Eastside Dr | 1 |
| Jackson Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39323 at a glance
| Population | 1,017 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,944 |
| Median home value | $98,177 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +151% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +30% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +24% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39323?
Newton County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39323?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39323 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39323?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39323?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39323 compared with Mississippi?
Newton County records 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39323?
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.