ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
4 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Mississippi
Lincoln County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lincoln County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: 2.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 289 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39601 since 2015: SR-583 (1), US-84 (1) and Union St Ext (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39601 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-583 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
| Union St Ext | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 14 |
| US-84 | 8 |
| Belt Line Drive Ne | 5 |
| SR-84 | 5 |
| Brookway Blvd | 4 |
| SR-51 | 4 |
| East Manufacturers Blvd Ne | 3 |
| Industrial Park Rd | 3 |
ZIP 39601 at a glance
| Population | 23,583 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,936 |
| Median home value | $150,676 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +98% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +43% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39601?
289 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 167 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39601?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in April, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39601 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39601?
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.