Harrison County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Mississippi
Harrison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Harrison County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 998 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 599 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come US-49 (3), SR-53 (2) and CR-CANAL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (16% of them).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Harrison County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| US-49 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-CANAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHAW Rd | 1 |
| Popps Ferry Road | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr-Old Highway 67 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 65 |
| Canal Road | 14 |
| County Farm Road | 11 |
| Pass Road | 10 |
| County Farm Rd | 9 |
| Seaway Road | 8 |
| Canal Rd | 6 |
| Dedeaux Road | 6 |
Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 213,730 |
| Land area | 573.6 sq mi |
| Density | 373 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,426 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 34 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 72 | +110% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 64 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 96 | +49% | 4.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harrison County
ZIP codes in Harrison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison County?
Harrison County has had 998 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 599 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison County?
I-10 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Harrison County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in June, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison County?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison County compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison County?
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.