ZIP 39574 (Saucier, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39574: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 998 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 599 people were injured and 31 were killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39574 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-53 (2), CR-SHAW Rd (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
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 39574 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-SHAW Rd | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 39574 at a glance
| Population | 13,535 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,094 |
| Median home value | $205,484 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39574
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39574?
998 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 599 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39574?
US-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39574 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39574?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39574?
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 39574 compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39574?
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.