ZIP 39564 (Ocean Springs, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39564: 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 |
Jackson 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 garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jackson County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% 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). After it: CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd (1), Popps Ferry Road (1) and Sr-Old Highway 67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39564 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd | 1 |
| Popps Ferry Road | 1 |
| Sr-Old Highway 67 | 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 39564 at a glance
| Population | 43,240 |
| Density | 313 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,596 |
| Median home value | $234,755 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39564
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39564?
868 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 463 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39564?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39564 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39564?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39564?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39564 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39564?
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.