ZIP 39443 (Laurel, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39443: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Jones County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 39443: US-84 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39443 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 603 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 327 people were injured and 31 were killed.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39443 is US-84, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-59 (5), SR-15 (3) and CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1).
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 39443 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 7 |
| I-59 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-537 | 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 39443 at a glance
| Population | 22,767 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,388 |
| Median home value | $130,647 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 39443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39443?
603 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 327 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39443?
Since 2015, US-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39443: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39443?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39443?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39443 compared 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 39443?
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.