ZIP 39664 (Smithdale, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39664: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amite 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amite County compares with Mississippi
Amite County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amite County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amite County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Amite County sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Amite County at a glance: 8.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Amite County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39664 happened on US-98 (2), SR-24 (1) and SR-570 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39664 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Amite County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Amite County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-570 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amite County) |
|---|---|
| Captain Gloster Dr | 2 |
| Greensburg Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 24 East | 2 |
| Lower Centerville Road | 2 |
| Main Street | 2 |
| A Meadville Rd | 1 |
| Bean Rd | 1 |
| Busy Corner Road | 1 |
ZIP 39664 at a glance
| Population | 2,603 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,500 |
| Median home value | $113,386 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amite 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +137% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39664
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39664?
Amite County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39664?
Truck crashes in Amite County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39664?
Since 2015, Amite County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39664 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amite County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39664?
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.