ZIP 39525 (Diamondhead, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
6 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Mississippi
Hancock County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hancock County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 39525: I-10 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39525.
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39525 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Kiln Waveland Rd (1) and SR-603 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39525 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| Kiln Waveland Rd | 1 |
| SR-603 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 18 |
| Texas Flat Road | 10 |
| SR-603 | 4 |
| Kiln Waveland Road | 3 |
| Bayou La Croix Road | 2 |
| I-10 Eb Exit Ramp To Weigh Station | 2 |
| Port And Harbor Drive | 2 |
| Texas Flat Rd | 2 |
ZIP 39525 at a glance
| Population | 9,338 |
| Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,407 |
| Median home value | $258,054 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +181% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +56% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39525
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39525?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39525?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39525 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39525?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39525?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39525 compare with Mississippi?
Hancock County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39525?
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.