ZIP 39350 (Philadelphia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39350: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Neshoba 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
5 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neshoba County compares with Mississippi
Neshoba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neshoba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neshoba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Neshoba County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Neshoba County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Neshoba County. They injured 106 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-15 (3), SR-19 (3) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39350 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Neshoba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-482 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neshoba County) |
|---|---|
| Beacon St | 4 |
| Hwy 15 South | 3 |
| Beacon Street | 2 |
| Ms 16 | 2 |
| Road 4300 | 2 |
| West Beacon Street | 2 |
| Weyerhaeuser St | 2 |
| Beacon | 1 |
ZIP 39350 at a glance
| Population | 23,778 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,779 |
| Median home value | $104,276 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neshoba 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +171% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +1% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39350
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39350?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Neshoba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39350?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39350 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39350?
Truck crashes in Neshoba County peak in December, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39350?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Neshoba County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39350 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Neshoba County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39350?
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.