ZIP 39327 (Decatur, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39327: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Newton County: 35.8% after dark, against 24.0% across Mississippi.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39327 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-20 (2), SR-15 (2) and SR-503 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| 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 39327 at a glance
| Population | 4,509 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,667 |
| Median home value | $157,033 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 39327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39327?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (107 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39327?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39327?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39327 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 95.4 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39327?
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.