ZIP 39342 (Marion, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39342: 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 sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 39342: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 39342 (1.8 → 4.2).
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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39342 is I-20, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 39342 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% 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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 17 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| North Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 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 39342 at a glance
| Population | 1,839 |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,298 |
| Median home value | $150,997 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39342
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39342?
Lauderdale County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 440 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39342?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39342: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39342?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39342?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39342 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39342?
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.