Neptune Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neptune Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Neptune Beach and Duval County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Duval County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Duval County compares with Florida
Duval County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duval County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duval County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Duval County has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Neptune Beach: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Neptune Beach: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Duval County has recorded 5,940 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,943 people injured and 170 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Neptune Beach since 2015; patterns below come from Duval County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% 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 within 10 miles of Neptune Beach is I-295, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 12th St (1), Hodges Blvd (1) and Monument Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 181 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Neptune Beach fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Duval County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Duval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 3 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| Hodges Blvd | 1 |
| Monument Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-212 | 1 |
| Tredinick Pkwy | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duval County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 1,009 |
| I-95 | 988 |
| I-10 | 541 |
| US-301 | 99 |
| Pritchard Rd | 75 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 74 |
| New Kings Rd | 55 |
| Beaver St | 43 |
Neptune Beach at a glance
| Population | 7,032 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,009 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32266) | $119,294 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32266) | $670,448 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duval 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 | 180 | — | 10.6 |
| 2000s | 358 | +99% | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 393 | +10% | 10.1 |
| 2020s | 546 | +39% | 13.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 180 to 546. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 12.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Neptune Beach
How common are truck crashes in Neptune Beach?
Duval County has had 5,940 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,943 people and killing 170.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Neptune Beach?
I-295 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Neptune Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Neptune Beach?
Truck crashes in Duval County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Neptune Beach?
Garbage trucks were involved in 181 reported crashes in Duval County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Neptune Beach compared with Florida?
Duval County records 48.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Neptune Beach?
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.