ZIP 39465 (Petal, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39465: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forrest 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
15 of 663 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forrest County compares with Mississippi
Forrest County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forrest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Forrest County sits below Mississippi on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 39465 at a glance: US-49 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39465.
Overview
Since 2015, 663 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forrest County. They injured 352 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
2.2% 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). Next come I-59 (5), US-98 (4) and SR-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39465 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% 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
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 Forrest 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 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| S Main Street | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forrest County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 41 |
| US-49 | 20 |
| SR-49 | 11 |
| SR-98 | 7 |
| Jm Tatum Industrial Drive | 6 |
| Broadway Drive | 4 |
| James Street | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 4 |
ZIP 39465 at a glance
| Population | 22,882 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,035 |
| Median home value | $170,691 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forrest 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 43 | +128% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 47 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +20% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39465
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39465?
Forrest County has had 663 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39465?
Since 2015, US-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39465: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39465?
Truck crashes in Forrest County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39465?
Since 2015, Forrest County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39465 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Forrest County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39465?
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.