ZIP 39531 (Biloxi, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39531: 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 |
Harrison County has lower values than Mississippi for 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.
What stands out in 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
Truck crashes peak in June (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come Popps Ferry Road (1), Sr-Old Highway 67 (1) and US-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39531 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 9 |
| Popps Ferry Road | 1 |
| Sr-Old Highway 67 | 1 |
| US-49 | 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 39531 at a glance
| Population | 18,918 |
| Density | 1,100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,218 |
| Median home value | $209,197 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39531
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39531?
Since 2015, 998 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (599 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39531?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39531 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39531?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39531?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39531 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39531?
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.