ZIP 39439 (Heidelberg, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
6 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Mississippi
Jasper County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Jasper County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jasper County: 9.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 215 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 34.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39439 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1), SR-528 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39439 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 4 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 3 |
| County Road 23 | 2 |
| Cr 17 | 2 |
| Ms 15 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Ainsworth Drive | 1 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 21 | 1 |
ZIP 39439 at a glance
| Population | 5,160 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,250 |
| Median home value | $102,154 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 3 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +194% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +34% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39439
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39439?
215 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39439?
Since 2015, I-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39439: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39439?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39439?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39439 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39439?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.