Putnam County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Putnam 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 11.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Florida
Putnam County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Putnam County sits below Florida on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Putnam County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Putnam County is SR-100, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-17 (8), SR-19 (4) and CR-216 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (27% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 11.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Putnam County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-100, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 9 |
| US-17 | 8 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| CR-216 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| Towles Avenue | 1 |
| West River Rd | 1 |
| Yelvington Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 57 |
| State Road 100 | 51 |
| State Road 19 | 31 |
| State Road 20 | 18 |
| SR-100 | 17 |
| Reid Street | 16 |
| U.S. Highway 17 | 14 |
| State Road 207 | 11 |
Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 77,301 |
| Land area | 728.4 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,462 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 24 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +21% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | +42% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Putnam County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Putnam County
How common are truck crashes in Putnam County?
Putnam County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Putnam County?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Putnam County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Putnam County?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Putnam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Putnam County compare with Florida?
Putnam County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Putnam County?
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.