ZIP 39752 (Mathiston, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39752: 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
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Choctaw County is lower on 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Choctaw County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39752 since 2015: US-82 (3) and SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
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 39752 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
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 39752 at a glance
| Population | 2,347 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Median home value | $146,917 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39752
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39752?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39752?
February has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39752?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39752 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Choctaw County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39752?
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.