ZIP 39355 (Quitman, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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
0 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Mississippi
Clarke County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clarke County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clarke County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarke County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39355 since 2015: US-45 (2) and SR-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39355 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 18 | 2 |
| Clarke | 1 |
| County Rd 511 | 1 |
| County Road 250 | 1 |
| County Road 280 | 1 |
| Donald St | 1 |
| Hwy 45 North | 1 |
ZIP 39355 at a glance
| Population | 6,182 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,022 |
| Median home value | $138,750 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +26% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39355
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39355?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39355?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39355?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39355 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarke County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39355?
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.