ZIP 39365 (Union, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39365: 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 sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Neshoba County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Neshoba County since 2015: 106 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39365 happened on SR-19 (2) and SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39365 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Neshoba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 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 39365 at a glance
| Population | 8,050 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,069 |
| Median home value | $99,431 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39365
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39365?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Neshoba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39365?
December has the most truck crashes in Neshoba County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39365?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Neshoba County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39365 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Neshoba County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39365?
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.