ZIP 39743 (Crawford, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39743: 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 sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lowndes County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 218 people and killed 17.
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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-388 (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 39743 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| SR-388 | 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 39743 at a glance
| Population | 1,713 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,654 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 39743
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39743?
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 39743?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39743 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39743?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in September, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39743 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 39743?
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.