Greenwood, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood 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 sits below Florida 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.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Greenwood since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-276 (2), SR-69 (2), CR-162 (1), CR-165 (1) and CR-278 (1).
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 Greenwood fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-276 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-162 | 1 |
| CR-165 | 1 |
| CR-278 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Greenwood at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32443) | $47,663 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32443) | $124,433 |
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 Greenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Greenwood?
536 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 357 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenwood?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwood?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenwood compare with Florida?
Jackson County records 93.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenwood?
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.