ZIP 39571 (Pass Christian, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39571: 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 sits below Mississippi on 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.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (37 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 998 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 599 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 39571 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-53 (2), CR-CANAL Rd (1) and CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Their busiest month is November, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39571 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harrison County.
- 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 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-CANAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHAW Rd | 1 |
| SR-603 | 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 39571 at a glance
| Population | 14,739 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,430 |
| Median home value | $256,226 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 39571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39571?
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 39571?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39571 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39571?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in June, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39571?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39571 compared with Mississippi?
Harrison County records 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39571?
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.