Flagler Estates, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flagler Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flagler Estates and St. Johns County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Johns County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Florida, St. Johns County is lower on 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.
The headline for St. Johns County: +209% yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 in the 2000s to 102 in the 2010s.
Overview
St. Johns County has recorded 1,296 truck crashes since 2015, with 739 people injured and 62 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Flagler Estates had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Johns County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-207 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-95 (2), SR-100 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 4.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Flagler Estates fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Johns County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-207; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-207 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| Yelvington Road | 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 |
Flagler Estates at a glance
| Land area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32145) | $75,557 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32145) | $225,338 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 112 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flagler Estates
How many truck accidents are there in Flagler Estates?
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 Flagler Estates?
SR-207 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Flagler Estates since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Flagler Estates?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in St. Johns County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flagler Estates?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Johns County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Flagler Estates compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 Flagler Estates?
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.