ZIP 39654 (Monticello, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39654: 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).
Lawrence County at a glance: February worst month: 14.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 39654 since 2015: SR-27 (1) and US-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 39654 at a glance
| Population | 4,604 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,370 |
| Median home value | $101,458 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39654
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39654?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 48 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39654?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39654?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39654 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39654?
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.