ZIP 39503 (Gulfport, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39503: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.6% for 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.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39503 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-49 (3), SR-53 (2) and CR-CANAL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.6% in 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 ZIP 39503 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| US-49 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-CANAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHAW Rd | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
ZIP 39503 at a glance
| Population | 55,059 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,641 |
| Median home value | $202,289 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39503
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39503?
Harrison County has had 998 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 599 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39503?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39503 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39503?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39503?
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 ZIP 39503 compare with Mississippi?
Harrison County records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39503?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.