ZIP 39406 (Hattiesburg, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39406: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forrest 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
15 of 663 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forrest County compares with Mississippi
Forrest County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forrest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Forrest County has lower values than Mississippi for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 39406 at a glance: US-49 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39406.
Overview
Since 2015, 663 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forrest County. They injured 352 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39406 is US-49, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (8), US-98 (2) and Mu-Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39406 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.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Forrest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| S Main Street | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forrest County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 41 |
| US-49 | 20 |
| SR-49 | 11 |
| SR-98 | 7 |
| Jm Tatum Industrial Drive | 6 |
| Broadway Drive | 4 |
| James Street | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 4 |
ZIP 39406 at a glance
| Population | 1,935 |
| Density | 2,197 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forrest 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 43 | +128% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 47 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +20% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39406
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39406?
Forrest County has had 663 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39406?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39406 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39406?
Truck crashes in Forrest County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39406?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Forrest County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39406 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Forrest County has 72.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39406?
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.