Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Samsula-Spruce Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Samsula-Spruce Creek and Volusia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Volusia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Volusia County compares with Florida
Volusia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Volusia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Volusia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Volusia County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Volusia County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Volusia County has recorded 2,497 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,255 people injured and 108 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Samsula-Spruce Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Volusia County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Samsula-Spruce Creek is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-44 (5), US-92 (5) and I-4 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 105 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.9, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Samsula-Spruce Creek fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Volusia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Volusia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-44 | 5 |
| US-92 | 5 |
| I-4 | 4 |
| CR-415 | 3 |
| CR-4118 | 1 |
| CR-4137 | 1 |
| SR-415 | 1 |
| SR-421 | 1 |
| SR-483 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Volusia County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 441 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 278 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 54 |
| I-95 | 45 |
| W International Speedway Blvd | 39 |
| SR-44 | 38 |
| I-4 | 33 |
| State Road 44 | 33 |
Samsula-Spruce Creek at a glance
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32128) | $95,831 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32128) | $422,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Volusia 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 | 72 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +45% | 9.0 |
| 2010s | 172 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 212 | +23% | 8.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 212. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Samsula-Spruce Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
Volusia County has had 2,497 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,255 people and killing 108.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Samsula-Spruce Creek: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Volusia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in Volusia County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Samsula-Spruce Creek compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Volusia County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.