Grand Ridge, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Ridge 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 |
Compared with Florida, Jackson County is lower on 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
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.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Grand Ridge since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-69 (2) and SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Grand Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
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 |
Grand Ridge at a glance
| Population | 925 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 213 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32442) | $45,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32442) | $118,350 |
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 Grand Ridge
How many truck accidents are there in Grand Ridge?
536 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 357 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grand Ridge?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grand Ridge: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grand Ridge?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grand Ridge?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Grand Ridge compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 93.1 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grand Ridge?
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.