ZIP 39737 (Bellefontaine, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39737: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Mississippi
Webster County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Webster County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Webster County: 1 in 31 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.2%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 19 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39737 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-404 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39737 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-404 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| East Old 82 | 1 |
| Ms 404 | 1 |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 1 |
| Us Highway 82 West | 1 |
| Vet Mem Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 39737 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 4 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -38% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39737
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39737?
33 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 19 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39737?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39737?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Webster County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39737 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39737?
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.