Orange Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orange Park and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
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 runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Clay County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 629 truck crashes since 2015, with 320 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Orange Park since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% 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-295 leads within 10 miles of Orange Park with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-17 (5), US-1 (4) and I-95 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Orange Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 13 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| CR-209 | 2 |
| Race Track Rd | 2 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Doctors Lake Dr | 1 |
| Fouraker Rd | 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 |
Orange Park at a glance
| Population | 8,993 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,472 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32073) | $76,455 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32073) | $285,685 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orange Park
How many truck crashes happen in Orange Park?
Clay County has had 629 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orange Park?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orange Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orange Park?
March has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orange Park?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orange Park compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 23.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orange Park?
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.