ZIP 39464 (Ovett, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39464: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Jones County at a glance: 0.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 327 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Road surface: 0.9% 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 39464 since 2015: SR-15 (1) and SR-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39464 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 39464 at a glance
| Population | 2,367 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Median home value | $134,020 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39464
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39464?
603 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 327 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39464?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39464?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39464 compare with Mississippi?
Jones County records 77.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39464?
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.