ZIP 39572 (Pearlington, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39572: 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 sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 39572 at a glance: I-10 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 39572.
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come CR-E Forest Dr (1), I-59 (1) and SR-607 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39572 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 13 |
| CR-E Forest Dr | 1 |
| I-59 | 1 |
| SR-607 | 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 39572 at a glance
| Population | 1,321 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,786 |
| Median home value | $110,533 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39572
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39572?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (208 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39572?
I-10 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39572 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39572?
August has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39572?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39572 compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Hancock County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39572?
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.