ZIP 39762 (Mississippi State, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oktibbeha 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 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oktibbeha County compares with Mississippi
Oktibbeha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oktibbeha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Oktibbeha County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oktibbeha County: 2.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oktibbeha County. They injured 96 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.5%).
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39762 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (1), US-45A (1) and W Garrard Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39762 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter 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 Oktibbeha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-45A | 1 |
| W Garrard Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oktibbeha County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 10 |
| Ms 182 | 3 |
| Craig Springs Road | 2 |
| Ms 12 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 12 | 2 |
| Old Hwy 25 | 2 |
| Old Mayhew Road | 2 |
| Russell Street | 2 |
ZIP 39762 at a glance
| Population | 5,076 |
| Density | 1,597 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oktibbeha 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +91% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39762
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39762?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Oktibbeha County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 96 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39762?
Truck crashes in Oktibbeha County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39762?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oktibbeha County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39762 compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oktibbeha County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39762?
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.