ZIP 39426 (Carriere, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pearl River 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
4 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pearl River County compares with Mississippi
Pearl River County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pearl River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Pearl River County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pearl River County: 1 in 96 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 404 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pearl River County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39426 happened on I-59 (1), Ridge Rd (1), SR-26 (1) and US-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39426 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pearl River County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pearl River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pearl River County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 19 |
| Hwy 11 North | 3 |
| Memorial Blvd | 3 |
| Beech Street | 2 |
| Ceasar Rd | 2 |
| Ceasar Road | 2 |
| Progress Rd | 2 |
| Progress Road | 2 |
ZIP 39426 at a glance
| Population | 18,737 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,571 |
| Median home value | $205,845 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pearl River 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +153% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +13% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39426
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39426?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 217 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39426?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Pearl River County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39426?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39426 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Pearl River County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39426?
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.