ZIP 39705 (Columbus, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39705: 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 |
Lowndes County has lower values than Mississippi for 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).
The headline for Lowndes County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Lowndes County has recorded 386 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39705 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (2), Mu-Main St (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39705 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.2% 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| SR-12 | 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 39705 at a glance
| Population | 12,552 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,487 |
| Median home value | $223,900 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 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 39705
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39705?
386 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39705?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39705 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39705?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in September, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39705?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39705 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 58.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39705?
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.