ZIP 39475 (Purvis, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39475: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamar 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
1 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Mississippi
Lamar County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Lamar County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Mississippi on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lamar County: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamar County. They injured 136 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39475 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-OLD Hghway 11 South (1), CR-PURVIS To Oloh Road (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39475 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hghway 11 South | 1 |
| CR-PURVIS To Oloh Road | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 24 |
| Hardy Street | 5 |
| Hardy St | 5 |
| SR-98 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 3 |
| Carter Circle | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
ZIP 39475 at a glance
| Population | 14,530 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,887 |
| Median home value | $192,037 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +78% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39475
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39475?
Lamar County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39475?
I-59 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39475 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39475?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Lamar County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39475?
Since 2015, Lamar County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39475 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamar County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39475?
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.