Moss Point, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moss Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moss Point and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Mississippi
Jackson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jackson County at a glance: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (23 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 868 truck crashes since 2015, with 463 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Moss Point had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
26% of truck crash reports in Jackson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-63 (2), CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd (1) and Mu-Market St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Moss Point fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Market St | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 39 |
| Bienville Blvd | 7 |
| Gautier Vancleave Road | 7 |
| Seaman Road | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| Market Street | 6 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| Old Spanish Trail | 4 |
Moss Point at a glance
| Population | 11,791 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 489 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39563) | $44,243 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39563) | $109,490 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 80 | +41% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moss Point
How many truck crashes happen in Moss Point?
Jackson County has had 868 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 463 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Moss Point?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moss Point: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moss Point?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Moss Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moss Point compare with Mississippi?
Jackson County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Moss Point?
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.