ZIP 39429 (Columbia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39429: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Mississippi
Marion County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Marion County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39429 since 2015: US-98 (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39429 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| Bracey Road | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Columbia Purvis Rd | 1 |
| Eagle Day Ave | 1 |
| Expose | 1 |
| Highway 13 South | 1 |
| Highway 35 South | 1 |
ZIP 39429 at a glance
| Population | 16,320 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,401 |
| Median home value | $139,329 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +135% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39429
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39429?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (82 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39429?
June has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39429?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39429 compare with Mississippi?
Marion County records 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39429?
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.