ZIP 39735 (Ackerman, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39735: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Choctaw 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Choctaw County compares with Mississippi
Choctaw County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 84% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Choctaw County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Choctaw County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Choctaw County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 39735.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39735 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Choctaw County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| Ms 12 | 2 |
| Ms 15 | 2 |
| Ms Hwy 15 | 2 |
| Curtis Rd | 1 |
| E Madison | 1 |
| Hebron Rd | 1 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 32 | 1 |
ZIP 39735 at a glance
| Population | 3,587 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,820 |
| Median home value | $143,844 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39735
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39735?
Choctaw County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39735?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Choctaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39735?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39735 compare with Mississippi?
Choctaw County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39735?
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.