ZIP 39428 (Collins, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39428: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Covington 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 409 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington County compares with Mississippi
Covington County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Covington 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Covington County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Covington County has recorded 409 truck crashes since 2015, with 235 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39428 is US-49, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (4), SR-37 (1) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39428 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.
- 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 Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 18 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Hwy 49 South | 2 |
| Us Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Campbell-Faler | 1 |
ZIP 39428 at a glance
| Population | 8,977 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,466 |
| Median home value | $106,675 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +217% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39428?
Covington County has had 409 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 235 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39428?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39428 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39428?
Truck crashes in Covington County peak in March, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39428?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Covington County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39428 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Covington County has 193.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39428?
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.