ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamar 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 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Mississippi
Lamar County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Lamar County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lamar County: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lamar County since 2015: 136 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-59 (8), Mu-Main St (1) and S Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39402 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 11 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| S Main Street | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 24 |
| Hardy Street | 5 |
| Hardy St | 5 |
| SR-98 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 3 |
| Carter Circle | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
ZIP 39402 at a glance
| Population | 44,620 |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,220 |
| Median home value | $253,489 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +78% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39402
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39402?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 136 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39402?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39402 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39402?
March has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39402?
Since 2015, Lamar County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39402 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamar County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39402?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.