ZIP 39736 (Artesia, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39736: 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. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lowndes County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39736 happened on US-45A (2), US-82 (2) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39736 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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
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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| US-45 | 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 39736 at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $19,402 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 39736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39736?
Lowndes County has had 386 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39736?
September has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39736?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39736 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lowndes County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39736?
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.