ZIP 39641 (Jayess, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
1 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Mississippi
Lawrence County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 75% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Lawrence County: February worst month: 14.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 48 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39641 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-583 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39641 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-583 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| North A Sandifer Memorial Hwy | 4 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| China Grove | 2 |
| N A Sandifer Hwy | 2 |
| N A Sandifer Memorial Highway | 2 |
| N A Sandifer Memorial Hwy | 2 |
| Na Sanifer | 2 |
| Chipman Road | 1 |
ZIP 39641 at a glance
| Population | 6,769 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,010 |
| Median home value | $122,668 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 6 | +47% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39641
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39641?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 48 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39641?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39641?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lawrence County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39641 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39641?
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.