Escambia County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Escambia 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Escambia County compares with Florida
Escambia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Escambia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Escambia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Escambia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Florida on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Escambia County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Escambia County has recorded 1,103 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Escambia County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-10 (7), US-29 (7), SR-173 (3), SR-292 (3) and US-90 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Escambia County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Escambia County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Escambia County.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Escambia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Escambia County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 3 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-297 | 1 |
| CR-453 W St | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Escambia County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 68 |
| US-29 | 33 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 25 |
| I-10 (Sr-8) | 20 |
| Interstate 10 (Sr 8) | 17 |
| Us-29 (Sr-95) | 14 |
| State Road 8 (Interstate 10) | 12 |
| Us 29 (State Road 95) | 10 |
Escambia County at a glance
| Population | 331,275 |
| Land area | 657.0 sq mi |
| Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,039 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Escambia 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 | 17 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 43 | +157% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +61% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +55% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Escambia County
ZIP codes in Escambia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Escambia County
How many truck crashes happen in Escambia County?
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Escambia County (660 injured, 47 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Escambia County?
July has the most truck crashes in Escambia County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Escambia County?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Escambia County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Escambia County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Escambia County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Escambia County?
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.