ZIP 39702 (Columbus, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lowndes 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
12 of 386 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Mississippi
Lowndes County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lowndes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lowndes County: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 386 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39702 is US-45, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-HANSON Dr (1), Mu-Main St (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39702 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-HANSON Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 45 North | 11 |
| SR-45 | 8 |
| US-45A | 7 |
| SR-82 | 7 |
| Main Street | 6 |
| US-45 | 5 |
| Gardner Blvd | 4 |
| Industrial Park Rd | 4 |
ZIP 39702 at a glance
| Population | 23,484 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,650 |
| Median home value | $139,338 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 21 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +42% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | -1% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39702
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39702?
386 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 218 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39702?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39702: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39702?
The worst month is September: 14.8% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39702?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39702 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lowndes County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39702?
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.