St. Johns County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Johns 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Johns County compares with Florida
St. Johns County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Johns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Johns County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Johns County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Johns County at a glance: +209% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (33) to the 2010s (102).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Johns County. They injured 739 people and killed 62.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (22). Next come US-1 (7), CR-210 (3) and Race Track Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 4.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. Johns County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Johns County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| CR-210 | 3 |
| Race Track Rd | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| Sr-A1A | 2 |
| CR-16A | 1 |
| I- 95 | 1 |
| International Golf Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 509 |
| US-1 | 59 |
| State Road 207 | 31 |
| State Road 16 | 30 |
| SR-16 | 30 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 30 |
| SR-207 | 24 |
| Cr 210 | 20 |
St. Johns County at a glance
| Population | 334,928 |
| Land area | 600.6 sq mi |
| Density | 558 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $118,372 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Johns 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 | 32 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +3% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 72 | +118% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 112 | +55% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 112. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Johns County
ZIP codes in St. Johns County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Johns County
How many truck accidents are there in St. Johns County?
Since 2015, 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Johns County (739 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Johns County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in St. Johns County: 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Johns County?
Truck crashes in St. Johns County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Johns County?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Johns County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Johns County compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Johns County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Johns 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.