ZIP 39364 (Toomsuba, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39364: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lauderdale 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
16 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Mississippi
Lauderdale County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lauderdale County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lauderdale County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County. They injured 440 people and killed 50.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-59 (2), SR-19 (2) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39364 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 55 |
| Will Garrett Rd | 16 |
| Will Garrett Road | 9 |
| Old Hwy 80 | 8 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| Russell Mt Gilead | 5 |
| Frontage Road | 5 |
| Exit 153 | 4 |
ZIP 39364 at a glance
| Population | 2,767 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,294 |
| Median home value | $155,486 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 19 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 50 | +168% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 64 | +28% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 82 | +29% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39364
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39364?
Lauderdale County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 440 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39364?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39364 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39364?
January has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39364?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39364 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lauderdale County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39364?
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.