ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39440: 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.
ZIP 39440 at a glance: US-84 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39440 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 603 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 327 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39440 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (6), SR-15 (3) and CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39440 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 8 |
| I-59 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-537 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 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 39440 at a glance
| Population | 19,385 |
| Density | 423 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,947 |
| Median home value | $120,689 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39440?
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (327 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39440?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39440 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39440?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39440?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39440 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 77.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39440?
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.