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Jackson, Mississippi - The "City with Soul", known for friendly people, historic sites, and vibrant music scene
Jackson is the capital and largest city in Mississippi, with a population of 539,057 in 2010. The City of Jackson was founded in 1821 at the site of a trading post situated on a bluff on the west bank of the Pearl River. The slogan for the city is "Jackson, Mississippi: City with Soul." It has had numerous musicians prominent in blues, gospel and jazz, and was known for decades for its illegal nightclubs on the Gold Coast; one site has been designated for the Mississippi Blues Trail. Jackson is home to several major industries including electrical equipment and machinery, processed food, and primary and fabricated metal products.
To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in the Jackson region, go to the National Weather Service site.
The crowded roadways of Jackson contribute to accidents in the region
Interstate highways:
Interstate 20 Runs east-west from near El Paso, Texas to Florence, South Carolina. Jackson is roughly halfway between Dallas and Atlanta. The highway is six lanes from Interstate 220 to MS 468 in Pearl.
Interstate 55 Runs north-south from Chicago through Jackson towards Brookhaven, McComb, and the Louisiana state line to New Orleans. Jackson is roughly halfway between New Orleans and Memphis, Tennessee.
Interstate 220 Connects Interstates 55 and 20 on the north and west sides of the city and is four lanes throughout its route.
U.S. highways:
U.S. Highway 49 Runs north-south from the Arkansas state line at Lula via Clarksdale and Yazoo City, towards Hattiesburg and Gulfport. It bypasses the city via I-20 and I-220.
U.S. Highway 51 Known in Jackson as State Street, it roughly parallels Interstate 55 from the I-20/I-55 western split to downtown. It multiplexes with I-55 from Pearl/Pascagoula St northward to County Line Road, where the two highways split.
U.S. Highway 80 Roughly parallels Interstate 20.
State highways:
Mississippi Highway 18 Runs southwest towards Raymond and Port Gibson; southeast towards Bay Springs and Quitman.
Mississippi Highway 25 Some parts of this road are known as Lakeland Drive such as Jackson & Flowood, which runs northeast towards Carthage and Starkville.
Here is information on the most recent accidents in Jackson:
- Jackson car accidents
- Jackson motorcycle accidents
- Jackson pedestrian accidents
- Jackson train accidents
- Jackson commercial truck accidents
- Jackson boat accidents
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Jackson, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Jackson accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
Grief support information for accident victims in Jackson
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Jackson grief support.
Legal information for accident victims in Jackson
When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Jackson injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Jackson injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Jackson wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Jackson accident lawyer can do to help.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Jackson and across Hinds County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this region.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Jackson. These regions popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Jackson area.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Jackson region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in Jackson, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using Mississippi’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Jackson region. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Jackson
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase nationally. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Biloxi and Gulfport - Mississippi's Gulf Coast offers world-class vacationing, fishing, and historic sights
Sitting along the shores of Mississippi's Gulf Coast, Biloxi has been a favorite vacation destination for decades, with sandy beaches and calm waters perfect for jet skiing or deep-sea fishing. Having suffered heavy damage during Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi is bouncing back. The casinos and resorts are back in action, offering championship golf and live entertainment. The city has restored many historic sites, including Beauvoir, the home of Confederate president, Jefferson Davis.
Gulfport, Mississippi was very nearly destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. The city has been gradually reconstructed, and the surrounding natural areas have been rebuilding themselves as well. Visitors enjoy the barrier islands that form Gulf Islands National Seashore, a parkland along the Mississippi Sound. A ferry runs from Gulf Port to Ship Island, with stunning white beaches and tidal pools, boardwalks, and historic sites to visit.
To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Biloxi - Gulfport region, go to the National Weather Service site.
The crowded roadways of Biloxi and Gulfport contribute to accidents in the region
Biloxi's main highway is U.S. Highway 90 (Beach Boulevard), which runs along the beach and by the casinos. It connects the city to Gulfport and points westward and to Ocean Springs and Pascagoula to the east. The Biloxi Bay Bridge, connecting Biloxi and Ocean Springs, was rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina, and was fully reopened in April 2008.
Interstate 10 passes through the northern sections of the city, connecting the city to L.A., Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, TX, New Orleans, Mobile, Tallahassee and Jacksonville, FL. Interstate 110 splits off from I-10 at D'Iberville and heads south across the Back Bay of Biloxi to U.S. 90 near Beau Rivage, providing the city with an important hurricane evacuation route.
The city of Gulfport has a disciplined and well planned roadway system. The streets are fairly easy to navigate, since they are laid out in a handy pattern. There are a number of major freeways and highways which serve the area. Freeways, highways, surface streets, and other roadways make getting around as easy as possible. The major roadways include I-10, Hwy 90, and Hwy 49.
Here is information on the most recent accidents in Biloxi and Gulfport:
- Biloxi and Gulfport car accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport motorcycle accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport pedestrian accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport aircraft accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport bus accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport commercial truck accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport bicycle accidents
- Biloxi and Gulfport train accidents
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Biloxi or Gulfport, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Biloxi or Gulfport accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
Grief support information for accident victims in Biloxi and Gulfport
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Biloxi grief support and Gulfport grief support.
Legal information for accident victims in Biloxi and Gulfport
When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Biloxi or Gulfport injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Biloxi - Gulfport injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Biloxi - Gulfport wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Biloxi - Gulfport personal injury attorney can do to help.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Biloxi and Gulfport. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this region.
Get information on car crashes from the region's law enforcement agencies
The Biloxi Police Department and the Gulfport Police Department offer information on accidents.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Biloxi and Gulfport. These regions popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the area.