Waukeenah, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waukeenah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waukeenah 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 |
Compared with Florida, Jefferson County is lower on 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.
Jefferson County at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 117 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Waukeenah had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Waukeenah with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-27 (2) 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 Waukeenah fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| 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 |
Waukeenah at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 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 |
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. 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 Waukeenah
How many truck accidents are there in Waukeenah?
Jefferson County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waukeenah?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waukeenah: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waukeenah?
The worst month is March: 11.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waukeenah?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Waukeenah compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 139.3 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waukeenah?
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.