Flagler County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flagler 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Flagler County compares with Florida
Flagler County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Flagler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Flagler County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Flagler County sits below Florida on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Flagler County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Flagler County. They injured 293 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-11 (2), Bay Spring Pl (1) and Belle Terre Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Flagler County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Flagler County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Flagler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Flagler County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Bay Spring Pl | 1 |
| Belle Terre Pkwy | 1 |
| Forest Grove Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Clove Ave | 1 |
| Palm Coast Parkway | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Flagler County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 191 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 26 |
| US-1 | 21 |
| State Road 100 | 14 |
| Interstate-95 (State Road-9) | 8 |
| N State St | 8 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
| I95 (State Road 9) | 7 |
Flagler County at a glance
| Population | 136,744 |
| Land area | 486.2 sq mi |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,978 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Flagler 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +132% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 55 | +43% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Flagler County
ZIP codes in Flagler County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Flagler County
How many truck crashes happen in Flagler County?
Flagler County has had 603 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 293 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Flagler County?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Flagler County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Flagler County?
Truck crashes in Flagler County peak in March, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Flagler County?
Since 2015, Flagler County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Flagler County compared with Florida?
Flagler County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Flagler County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.