ZIP 39769 (Sturgis, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39769: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oktibbeha County: 2.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oktibbeha County. They injured 96 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.5%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39769 since 2015: SR-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39769 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oktibbeha County.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 2.9% 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 Oktibbeha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 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 39769 at a glance
| Population | 1,556 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,079 |
| Median home value | $156,752 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39769
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39769?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oktibbeha County (96 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39769?
Truck crashes in Oktibbeha County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39769?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Oktibbeha County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39769 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oktibbeha County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39769?
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.