ZIP 39359 (Sebastopol, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39359: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
7 of 396 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Mississippi
Scott County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Scott County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 39359: SR-21 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39359.
Overview
Police reported 396 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39359 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 19 |
| SR-35 | 6 |
| Hwy 35 North | 6 |
| Fountain Drive | 4 |
| SR-80 | 4 |
| Hwy 80 West | 3 |
| Morris Tullos Drive | 3 |
| Fountain Dr | 2 |
ZIP 39359 at a glance
| Population | 196 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,688 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 12 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +91% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 33 | +11% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39359
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39359?
Scott County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39359?
SR-21 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39359 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39359?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in June, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39359?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39359 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 121.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39359?
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.