Nassau County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nassau 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nassau County compares with Florida
Nassau County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nassau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nassau County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 11.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Florida, Nassau County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Nassau County: 0.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 802 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nassau County since 2015: 425 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Nassau County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (7), SR-200 (5) and Sr-A1A (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is October, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Nassau County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter 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 Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| SR-200 | 5 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| CR-108 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| Ford Rd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 167 |
| SR-200 | 126 |
| US-1 | 85 |
| State Road 200 | 55 |
| US-301 | 39 |
| US-17 | 30 |
| S 8Th St | 11 |
| County Road 108 | 11 |
Nassau County at a glance
| Population | 104,376 |
| Land area | 648.7 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,654 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nassau 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 | 12 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +204% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 59 | +61% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 66 | +13% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nassau County
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Questions fleets ask about Nassau County
How many truck crashes happen in Nassau County?
Since 2015, 802 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nassau County (425 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nassau County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Nassau County: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nassau County?
July has the most truck crashes in Nassau County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nassau County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Nassau County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Nassau County compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nassau County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nassau County?
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.