Pomona Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pomona Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pomona Park 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Pomona Park had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Putnam County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pomona Park is US-17, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-100 (2), SR-20 (1) and Yelvington Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (27%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 11.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pomona Park fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, 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.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Pomona Park at a glance
| Population | 824 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 271 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32181) | $47,101 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32181) | $131,232 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pomona Park
How many truck crashes happen in Pomona Park?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (245 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pomona Park?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pomona Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pomona Park?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pomona Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pomona Park compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pomona Park?
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.