ZIP 39477 (Sandersville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39477: 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 |
Jones County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 39477 at a glance: I-59 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39477 since 2015.
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
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39477 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-84 (3), SR-15 (2) and CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39477 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 6 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-537 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 39477 at a glance
| Population | 387 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,750 |
| Median home value | $95,187 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39477
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39477?
Jones County has had 603 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 327 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39477?
Since 2015, I-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39477: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39477?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39477?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39477 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Jones County records 77.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39477?
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.