ZIP 39481 (Stringer, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39481: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
6 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Mississippi
Jasper County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jasper County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jasper County: 9.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 138 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-528 (1) and SR-531 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39481 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-531 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 3 |
| County Road 23 | 2 |
| Cr 17 | 2 |
| Ms 15 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Ainsworth Drive | 1 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 21 | 1 |
ZIP 39481 at a glance
| Population | 1,567 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,458 |
| Median home value | $168,010 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 3 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +194% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +34% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39481
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39481?
Jasper County has had 215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39481?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39481 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39481?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39481?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39481 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39481?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.