ZIP 39643 (Kokomo, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Mississippi
Marion County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Marion 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 and morning rush (6–10 am).
Marion County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39643 since 2015: SR-35 (1), SR-586 (1) and US-98 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39643 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-586 | 1 |
| US-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| Bracey Road | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Columbia Purvis Rd | 1 |
| Eagle Day Ave | 1 |
| Expose | 1 |
| Highway 13 South | 1 |
| Highway 35 South | 1 |
ZIP 39643 at a glance
| Population | 1,356 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,042 |
| Median home value | $39,960 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +135% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39643
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39643?
Marion County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39643?
June has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39643?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39643 compared with Mississippi?
Marion County records 44.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39643?
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.