ZIP 39462 (New Augusta, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
2 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Mississippi
Perry County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Perry County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Perry County at a glance: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 86 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39462 is US-98, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (3) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39462 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 29 | 2 |
| Old Augusta Rd | 2 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Camp Eight Road | 1 |
| Corrinith Church Rd | 1 |
| Daughtry Hill Road | 1 |
| East Bond Road | 1 |
ZIP 39462 at a glance
| Population | 1,684 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,513 |
| Median home value | $151,305 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -45% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +55% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +32% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39462?
Perry County has had 161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39462?
Since 2015, US-98 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39462: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39462?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39462?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39462 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39462?
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.