Penney Farms, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Penney Farms: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Penney Farms 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clay County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Penney Farms since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-209 (2), SR-21 (2) and CR-739 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is December, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Penney Farms fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-209 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Russell 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 |
Penney Farms at a glance
| Population | 835 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32079) | $41,094 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Penney Farms
How common are truck crashes in Penney Farms?
629 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 320 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Penney Farms?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Penney Farms since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Penney Farms?
March has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Penney Farms?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Penney Farms compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Penney Farms?
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.