ZIP 39456 (McLain, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
4 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Mississippi
Greene County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Greene County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39456 happened on US-98 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39456 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| Freemantown Rd | 2 |
| Albert Smith Road | 1 |
| Dickerson Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| Dickerson Sawmill Road | 1 |
| Double Brannch Rd | 1 |
| Freeman Town Road | 1 |
| Highway School Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39456 at a glance
| Population | 1,027 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,818 |
| Median home value | $82,119 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +183% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +34% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39456
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39456?
Greene County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39456?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39456?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39456 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 49.9 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39456?
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.