ZIP 39556 (Kiln, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39556: 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 has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 39556 at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39556 since 2015.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 403 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 21 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39556 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Kiln Waveland Rd (1), SR-43 (1) and SR-603 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39556 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| Kiln Waveland Rd | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 39556 at a glance
| Population | 6,041 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,739 |
| Median home value | $187,609 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 39556
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39556?
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 39556?
I-10 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39556 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39556?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39556?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39556 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 74.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39556?
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.