ZIP 39653 (Meadville, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39653: 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.
The headline for Franklin County: 14.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% 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 39653 is US-84, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 39653 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 39653 at a glance
| Population | 3,247 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,689 |
| Median home value | $97,953 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39653
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39653?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (27 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39653?
US-84 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39653 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39653?
January has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39653?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39653 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39653?
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.