Jackson County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
10 of 536 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Florida
Jackson County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 536 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 357 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jackson County is I-10, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-231 (4), SR-2 (2) and SR-276 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-276 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| CR-162 | 1 |
| CR-165 | 1 |
| CR-278 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 52 |
| US-231 | 45 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 32 |
| State Road 71 | 25 |
| State Road 2 | 17 |
| SR-71 | 14 |
| Us-231 (State Road 75) | 11 |
| US-90 | 11 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 49,980 |
| Land area | 918.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,990 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 20 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +49% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +33% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson County?
Since 2015, 536 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (357 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 93.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson 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.