Clay County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Florida
Clay County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Clay County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 629 truck crashes since 2015, with 320 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% 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 Clay County is US-17, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-301 (7), SR-21 (4) and CR-209 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 5.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clay County.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 8 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| CR-209 | 2 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Doctors Lake Dr | 1 |
| Russell Rd | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 70 |
| US-17 | 67 |
| Blanding Blvd | 63 |
| State Road 21 | 28 |
| SR-17 | 25 |
| County Road 218 | 24 |
| SR-16 | 24 |
| SR-21 | 21 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 236,760 |
| Land area | 604.6 sq mi |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,713 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 12 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 31 | +161% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 41 | +34% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 56 | +35% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay County?
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (320 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay County?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County?
March has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay County?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Clay County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Clay County records 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay 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.