ZIP 39771 (Walthall, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39771: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Mississippi
Webster County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Webster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Webster County: 1 in 31 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 130 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39771 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39771 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Webster 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 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| East Old 82 | 1 |
| Ms 404 | 1 |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 1 |
| Us Highway 82 West | 1 |
| Vet Mem Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 39771 at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,583 |
| Median home value | $128,740 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 4 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -38% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39771
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39771?
33 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 19 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39771?
Truck crashes in Webster County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39771?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Webster County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39771 compared with Mississippi?
Webster County records 28.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39771?
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.