ZIP 39562 (Moss Point, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Mississippi
Jackson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jackson County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (23 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 868 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 463 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39562 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-613 (2), SR-63 (2) and CR-HURLEY Wade Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39562 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-613 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-HURLEY Wade Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 39 |
| Bienville Blvd | 7 |
| Gautier Vancleave Road | 7 |
| Seaman Road | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| Market Street | 6 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| Old Spanish Trail | 4 |
ZIP 39562 at a glance
| Population | 16,677 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,159 |
| Median home value | $173,933 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 80 | +41% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39562
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39562?
Since 2015, 868 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (463 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39562?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39562 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39562?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39562?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39562 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39562?
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.