ZIP 39766 (Steens, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39766: 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Lowndes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lowndes County at a glance: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for 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
The worst month is September with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
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: Mu-Main St (1), SR-12 (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39766 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 39766 at a glance
| Population | 2,616 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,707 |
| Median home value | $147,845 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39766
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39766?
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (218 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39766?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39766 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39766?
The worst month is September: 14.8% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39766?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39766 compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lowndes County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39766?
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.