ZIP 39459 (Moselle, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39459: 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.
ZIP 39459 at a glance: US-49 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39459.
Overview
Police reported 603 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 327 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-59 (5), CR-MOSELLE Seminary Rd (1) and SR-42 (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 39459 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-49 | 6 |
| I-59 | 5 |
| CR-MOSELLE Seminary Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 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 39459 at a glance
| Population | 3,705 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,581 |
| Median home value | $145,651 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 39459
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39459?
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 39459?
US-49 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39459 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39459?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39459?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39459 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 39459?
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.