Bay County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bay County compares with Florida
Bay County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bay County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Bay County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bay County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.0%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Police reported 851 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bay County since 2015: 420 people were injured and 41 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% 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
The deadliest road for trucks in Bay County is US-98, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-77 (3), US-231 (3) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 58 of the truck crashes here, or 6.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bay County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bay County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 10 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| US-231 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| CR-2300 | 1 |
| CR-2315 | 1 |
| CR-2327 Transmitter Rd | 1 |
| CR-389 | 1 |
| CR-392 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bay County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 56 |
| State Road 77 | 54 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| SR-77 | 34 |
| U.S. Highway 98 | 28 |
| State Road 20 | 24 |
| SR-231 | 24 |
| State Road 75 | 24 |
Bay County at a glance
| Population | 199,718 |
| Land area | 758.6 sq mi |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,181 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bay 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 | 14 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +120% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +85% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 72 | +25% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bay County
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Questions fleets ask about Bay County
How common are truck crashes in Bay County?
851 truck crashes have been reported in Bay County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 420 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bay County?
US-98 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bay County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bay County?
April has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bay County?
58 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bay County since 2015, 6.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bay County compare with Florida?
Bay County records 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bay County?
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.