ZIP 39437 (Ellisville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
7 of 603 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Mississippi
Jones County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 39437: I-59 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39437.
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 327 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-84 (6), SR-15 (3) and SR-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39437 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 8 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-MOSELLE Seminary Rd | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 33 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 9 |
| 16Th Ave | 9 |
| Industrial Blvd | 4 |
| Moselle Seminary Rd | 4 |
| US-11 | 4 |
| Chantilly St | 3 |
| Interstate 59 South | 3 |
ZIP 39437 at a glance
| Population | 12,530 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,240 |
| Median home value | $173,903 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 15 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +151% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 54 | +21% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39437
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39437?
Jones County has had 603 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 327 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39437?
I-59 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39437 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39437?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39437?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39437 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Jones County has 77.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39437?
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.