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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:

• Merit Health Biloxi ER;
• Gulfport Memorial Hospital.

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?