Jefferson County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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
0 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Florida
Jefferson County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 5.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 33.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Florida for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jefferson County: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Jefferson County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-27 (2), US-98 (2) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 40 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 30 |
| US-19 | 11 |
| State Road 59 | 9 |
| Interstate 10 (Sr8) | 7 |
| County Road 259 | 4 |
| Interstate 10 (Sr-8) Mm217 | 4 |
| US-27 | 4 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 15,921 |
| Land area | 598.1 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,251 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 9 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +59% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +27% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in March, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 139.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson 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.