Interlachen, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Interlachen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Interlachen and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Florida, Putnam County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 245 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Interlachen since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-100 leads within 10 miles of Interlachen with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (2) and SR-26 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is August, with 27% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 11.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Interlachen 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
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 |
Interlachen at a glance
| Population | 1,508 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 247 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Interlachen
How many truck accidents are there in Interlachen?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 245 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Interlachen?
NHTSA data shows SR-100 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Interlachen since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Interlachen?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Interlachen?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Interlachen compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Interlachen?
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.