ZIP 39452 (Lucedale, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39452: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in George 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
3 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How George County compares with Mississippi
George County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | George County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, George County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 39452: US-98 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39452.
Overview
George County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39452 is US-98, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-63 (2), CR-OLD Hwy 63 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39452 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 63 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (George County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| Barton Agricola | 1 |
| Cowart St | 1 |
| Deep Creek Road | 1 |
| Howell Tanner Chapel Road | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Mill St | 1 |
ZIP 39452 at a glance
| Population | 29,181 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,865 |
| Median home value | $156,466 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in George 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +49% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +41% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39452
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39452?
161 truck crashes have been reported in George County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39452?
US-98 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39452 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39452?
January has the most truck crashes in George County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39452?
Since 2015, George County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39452 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, George County has 52.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39452?
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.