Franklin County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin 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 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Florida
Franklin County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 37.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 52% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Franklin County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Franklin County since 2015: US-98 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 8.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Franklin County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.0% 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 65 | 5 |
| SR-98 | 5 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| State Road 30 (U.S. Hwy 98) | 3 |
| U.S. Hwy 98 | 2 |
| Us-98 (Coastal Highway) | 2 |
| Baywood Dr | 1 |
| Big Bend Scenic Bywy | 1 |
Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 12,979 |
| Land area | 545.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,950 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -22% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Franklin County
ZIP codes in Franklin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin County?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (19 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin County?
August has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Franklin County compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin 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.