ZIP 39577 (Wiggins, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39577: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Stone County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stone County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39577 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-CENTRAL Ave (1), CR-FRUITLAND Park Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39577 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stone County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| CR-CENTRAL Ave | 1 |
| CR-FRUITLAND Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-49 | 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 39577 at a glance
| Population | 10,224 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,938 |
| Median home value | $114,628 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 39577
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39577?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stone County (61 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39577?
Since 2015, SR-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39577: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39577?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Stone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39577?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stone County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39577 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Stone County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39577?
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.