Calhoun County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun 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
3 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Florida
Calhoun County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Calhoun County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Calhoun County: 11.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 53 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Calhoun County is SR-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-71 (2) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Calhoun County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 20 | 16 |
| State Road 71 | 13 |
| SR-71 | 11 |
| SR-20 | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Central Ave | 5 |
| State Road 69 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 13,278 |
| Land area | 567.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,612 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 3 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +67% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Calhoun County
How many truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (53 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Calhoun County?
SR-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Calhoun County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calhoun County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Calhoun County compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 60.3 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Calhoun County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.