Pass Christian, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pass Christian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pass Christian and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Harrison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (37 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 998 truck crashes since 2015, with 599 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Pass Christian since 2015; patterns below come from Harrison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pass Christian is I-10, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-CANAL Rd (1), CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1) and Kiln Waveland Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Their busiest month is November, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pass Christian fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| CR-CANAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| Kiln Waveland Rd | 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 |
Pass Christian at a glance
| Population | 6,429 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 781 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39560) | $69,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39560) | $214,043 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pass Christian
How many truck accidents are there in Pass Christian?
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 Pass Christian?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pass Christian since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pass Christian?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pass Christian?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Pass Christian compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pass Christian?
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.