Pensacola, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pensacola: 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
14 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pensacola compares with Florida
Pensacola against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pensacola stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pensacola | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 90% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 5.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Pensacola has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Pensacola at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Pensacola has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pensacola is I-10, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-173 (3), SR-292 (3) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Pensacola fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.4% 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 Pensacola
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-453 W St | 1 |
| Stefani Rd | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pensacola) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| Avenue | 9 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Cervantes Street | 5 |
| Davis Highway | 4 |
| Us-29 (Sr-95) | 3 |
| Garden St | 3 |
| Davis Hwy | 3 |
Pensacola at a glance
| Population | 53,898 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,367 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32503) | $71,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32503) | $293,288 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pensacola 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 | 5 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +302% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | +23% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | -30% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pensacola
How many truck accidents are there in Pensacola?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pensacola (119 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pensacola?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pensacola since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pensacola?
Truck crashes in Pensacola peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pensacola?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Pensacola since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pensacola compare with Florida?
Pensacola records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pensacola?
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.