ZIP 39662 (Ruth, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39662: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
4 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Mississippi
Lincoln County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lincoln County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 2.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 289 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39662 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-583 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39662 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-583 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 14 |
| US-84 | 8 |
| Belt Line Drive Ne | 5 |
| SR-84 | 5 |
| Brookway Blvd | 4 |
| SR-51 | 4 |
| East Manufacturers Blvd Ne | 3 |
| Industrial Park Rd | 3 |
ZIP 39662 at a glance
| Population | 1,446 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $57,153 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +98% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +43% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39662
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39662?
Lincoln County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 167 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39662?
The worst month is April: 11.4% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39662?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39662 compared with Mississippi?
Lincoln County records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39662?
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.