ZIP 39560 (Long Beach, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39560: 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. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 998 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 599 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
0.4% 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 39560 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-CANAL Rd (1), CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1) and US-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
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 39560 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| CR-CANAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 39560 at a glance
| Population | 18,702 |
| Density | 356 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,769 |
| Median home value | $214,043 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 39560
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39560?
Harrison County has had 998 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 599 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39560?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39560: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39560?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39560?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39560 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39560?
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.