ZIP 39478 (Sandy Hook, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39478: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Mississippi
Marion County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Marion County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39478 happened on SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39478 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| Bracey Road | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Columbia Purvis Rd | 1 |
| Eagle Day Ave | 1 |
| Expose | 1 |
| Highway 13 South | 1 |
| Highway 35 South | 1 |
ZIP 39478 at a glance
| Population | 2,043 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,686 |
| Median home value | $120,565 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +135% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39478
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39478?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39478?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39478?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39478 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39478?
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.