ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39470: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pearl River 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 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pearl River County compares with Mississippi
Pearl River County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pearl River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Pearl River County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Pearl River County: 1 in 96 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Pearl River County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39470 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-59 (6), SR-26 (6), CR-SPRING Hill Road (1), SR-53 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39470 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most 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 Pearl River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 6 |
| SR-26 | 6 |
| CR-SPRING Hill Road | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pearl River County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 19 |
| Hwy 11 North | 3 |
| Memorial Blvd | 3 |
| Beech Street | 2 |
| Ceasar Rd | 2 |
| Ceasar Road | 2 |
| Progress Rd | 2 |
| Progress Road | 2 |
ZIP 39470 at a glance
| Population | 13,926 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,929 |
| Median home value | $166,555 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pearl River 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +153% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +13% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39470
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39470?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 217 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39470?
February has the most truck crashes in Pearl River County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39470?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39470 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 59.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pearl River County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39470?
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.