ZIP 39668 (Union Church, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39668: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Mississippi
Jefferson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Mississippi for morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Jefferson County at a glance: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (17.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39668 since 2015: SR-28 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39668 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Block Foster Road | 1 |
| Dennis Cross Road | 1 |
| Farley Road | 1 |
| Geoghegan Road | 1 |
| Gilchrist Street | 1 |
| Harriston Rd | 1 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 1 |
| Perth Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39668 at a glance
| Population | 1,294 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,040 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 3 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39668
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39668?
Jefferson County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39668?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39668?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39668 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39668?
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.