La Crosse, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Crosse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Crosse and Alachua County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alachua County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alachua County compares with Florida
Alachua County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alachua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alachua County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Florida, Alachua County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Alachua County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Alachua County has recorded 1,674 truck crashes since 2015, with 961 people injured and 109 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in La Crosse since 2015, this page uses Alachua County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of La Crosse with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-441 (4), CR-231 (3) and SR-235 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for La Crosse fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alachua County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Alachua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| CR-231 | 3 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| CR-235A | 1 |
| CR-236 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alachua County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 193 |
| US-301 | 102 |
| Martin Luther King Blvd | 24 |
| SR-93 | 24 |
| US-441 | 23 |
| State Road 24 | 22 |
| State Road 26 | 21 |
| Sr 24 (Ne Waldo Rd) | 16 |
La Crosse at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32658) | $53,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32658) | $158,949 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alachua 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 | 44 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 98 | +122% | 6.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +22% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 147 | +23% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 147. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Crosse
How many truck crashes happen in La Crosse?
Alachua County has had 1,674 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 961 people and killing 109.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in La Crosse?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Crosse since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in La Crosse?
The worst month is November: 10.9% of truck crashes in Alachua County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Crosse?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alachua County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in La Crosse compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Alachua County has 50.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La Crosse?
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.