ZIP 39747 (Kilmichael, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Mississippi
Montgomery County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 150.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montgomery County: 2.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39747 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39747 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 11 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| Hwy 82 West | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| Bethlehem Community Road | 1 |
| Bluff Springs Rd | 1 |
| Channel | 1 |
ZIP 39747 at a glance
| Population | 1,492 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,522 |
| Median home value | $89,413 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +100% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39747
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39747?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39747?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in September, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39747?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39747 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 150.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39747?
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.