ZIP 39630 (Bude, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39630: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Mississippi
Franklin County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Franklin County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Franklin County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 27 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-98 (2) and CR-MCNAIR Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39630 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| CR-MCNAIR Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Commerce Street | 1 |
| Fire Tower Road Sw | 1 |
| Higginbotham Road Southwest | 1 |
| Hwy 84 East | 1 |
| Hwy 84 West | 1 |
| Mcnair | 1 |
| Mcnair Rd | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
ZIP 39630 at a glance
| Population | 947 |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,484 |
| Median home value | $81,847 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39630
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39630?
Franklin County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39630?
US-84 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39630 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39630?
The worst month is January: 13.4% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39630?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39630 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 76.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39630?
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.