South Daytona, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Daytona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Daytona 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 |
Compared with Florida, Volusia County is lower 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
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Volusia County. They injured 1,255 people and killed 108.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in South Daytona since 2015, this page uses Volusia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Daytona is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-92 (4), CR-415 (3) and I-4 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
105 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Daytona 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 8 |
| US-92 | 4 |
| CR-415 | 3 |
| I-4 | 3 |
| SR-430 | 3 |
| SR-483 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-4118 | 1 |
| Lpga Blvd | 1 |
| N Clyde Morris Blvd | 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 |
South Daytona at a glance
| Population | 13,906 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,757 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32119) | $56,862 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32119) | $217,003 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 212 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 South Daytona
How many truck crashes happen in South Daytona?
Volusia County has had 2,497 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,255 people and killing 108.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Daytona?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Daytona since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Daytona?
July has the most truck crashes in Volusia County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Daytona?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in Volusia County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in South Daytona compare with Florida?
Volusia County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Daytona?
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.