ZIP 39656 (Oak Vale, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson Davis 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson Davis County compares with Mississippi
Jefferson Davis County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Jefferson Davis County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jefferson Davis County: April 17.9% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson Davis County. They injured 43 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% 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 39656 since 2015: SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39656 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% 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
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 Jefferson Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson Davis County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| General Robert Blount Drive | 1 |
| Greens Creek Rd | 1 |
| Greens Creek Road | 1 |
| Hwy 184 Bypass | 1 |
| Hwy 84 West | 1 |
| Ms 13 | 1 |
ZIP 39656 at a glance
| Population | 679 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,786 |
| Median home value | $167,880 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson Davis 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 | 9 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +15% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39656
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39656?
Jefferson Davis County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39656?
Truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County peak in April, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39656?
Since 2015, Jefferson Davis County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39656 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson Davis County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39656?
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.