ZIP 39332 (Hickory, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39332: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Newton County is lower on 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 ZIP 39332: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39332: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 10 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39332 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-15 (2) and SR-503 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39332 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton 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 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| 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 39332 at a glance
| Population | 1,835 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,286 |
| Median home value | $159,013 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39332
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39332?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 107 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39332?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39332 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39332?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39332 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39332?
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.