Wacissa, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wacissa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wacissa and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 117 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wacissa since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
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%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wacissa is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-27 (3) and CR-1540 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wacissa fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.4% 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-1540 | 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 |
Wacissa at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32361) | $64,063 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wacissa
How many truck accidents are there in Wacissa?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (117 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wacissa?
I-10 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wacissa since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wacissa?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in March, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wacissa?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Wacissa compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 139.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wacissa?
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.