ZIP 39358 (Scooba, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39358: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kemper 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
1 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kemper County compares with Mississippi
Kemper County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kemper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kemper County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Kemper County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kemper County: 16.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Kemper County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39358 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (2), CR-30 (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39358 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Kemper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kemper County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| Hwy 1-20 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Binnsville Rd | 1 |
| Enondale Road | 1 |
| Kemper Springs Road | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 1 |
| Ms Highway 16 | 1 |
ZIP 39358 at a glance
| Population | 1,174 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,786 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kemper 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +209% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +33% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39358
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39358?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Kemper County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 41 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39358?
The worst month is April: 16.4% of truck crashes in Kemper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39358?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kemper County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39358 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Kemper County has 64.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39358?
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.