ZIP 39648 (Mccomb, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39648: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
3 of 329 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Mississippi
Pike County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Pike County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 39648: US-98 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39648 since 2015.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 329 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39648 is US-98, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-55 (3), SR-44 (2) and SR-48 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39648 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-98; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 15 |
| Presley Blvd | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| Airport Fernwood Rd | 2 |
| Airport Fernwood Road | 2 |
| Osyka Progress Rd | 2 |
| River Ridge Rd | 2 |
| River Ridge Road | 2 |
ZIP 39648 at a glance
| Population | 20,509 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,737 |
| Median home value | $119,324 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 11 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +102% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39648
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39648?
Pike County has had 329 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39648?
US-98 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39648 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39648?
January has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39648 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39648?
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.