Bunnell, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bunnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bunnell and Flagler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Flagler County numbers.
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 has lower values than Florida for 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Flagler County. They injured 293 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 90 truck crashes were reported in Bunnell since 2015; patterns below come from Flagler County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Bunnell with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (2), Belle Terre Pkwy (1) and Mu-Clove Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bunnell fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Flagler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Belle Terre Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-Clove Ave | 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 |
Bunnell at a glance
| Population | 4,120 |
| Land area | 136.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32110) | $57,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32110) | $228,054 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bunnell
How common are truck crashes in Bunnell?
603 truck crashes have been reported in Flagler County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 293 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bunnell?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bunnell: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bunnell?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Flagler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bunnell?
Since 2015, Flagler County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Bunnell compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Flagler County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bunnell?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.