Cottondale, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cottondale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cottondale and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jackson County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 536 truck crashes since 2015, with 357 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Cottondale had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Cottondale with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (4), SR-276 (2) and US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Cottondale fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| SR-276 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-162 | 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 |
Cottondale at a glance
| Population | 879 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32431) | $55,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32431) | $137,898 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cottondale
How many truck accidents are there in Cottondale?
Jackson County has had 536 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 357 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cottondale?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cottondale since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cottondale?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cottondale?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cottondale compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 93.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cottondale?
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.