ZIP 39423 (Beaumont, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39423: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
2 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Mississippi
Perry County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Perry County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Perry County at a glance: 10.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 86 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-98 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39423 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-98, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 29 | 2 |
| Old Augusta Rd | 2 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Camp Eight Road | 1 |
| Corrinith Church Rd | 1 |
| Daughtry Hill Road | 1 |
| East Bond Road | 1 |
ZIP 39423 at a glance
| Population | 2,642 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,583 |
| Median home value | $137,980 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -45% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +55% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +32% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39423
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39423?
161 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39423?
US-98 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39423 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39423?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39423?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39423 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39423?
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.