ZIP 39345 (Newton, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39345: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Newton County: 35.8% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.0% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39345 happened on I-20 (2), SR-15 (2), CR-ROBERTS-COUNTY Line Road (1) and SR-503 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39345 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-ROBERTS-COUNTY Line Road | 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 39345 at a glance
| Population | 5,870 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,105 |
| Median home value | $94,794 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39345
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39345?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (107 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39345?
August has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39345?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39345 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Newton County records 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39345?
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.