ZIP 39461 (Neely, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39461: 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. It stands out for 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
Greene County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39461 since 2015: US-98 (3) and CR-RIVER Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39461 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 3 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
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 39461 at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,375 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 39461
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39461?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 64 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39461?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39461?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39461 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39461?
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.