ZIP 39573 (Perkinston, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39573: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stone 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
5 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stone County compares with Mississippi
Stone County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stone County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Stone County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stone County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stone County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39573 happened on US-49 (2), CR-CENTRAL Ave (1) and SR-26 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39573 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 2 |
| CR-CENTRAL Ave | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Central Ave | 5 |
| Azalea Drive South | 3 |
| Ms 26 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| South Azalea | 2 |
| South Azalea Dr | 2 |
| South Azalea Drive | 2 |
| Sunflower Road | 2 |
ZIP 39573 at a glance
| Population | 10,931 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,456 |
| Median home value | $182,129 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stone 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +111% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +67% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39573
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39573?
Stone County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39573?
June has the most truck crashes in Stone County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39573?
Since 2015, Stone County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39573 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Stone County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39573?
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.