Wakulla County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wakulla 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
9 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wakulla County compares with Florida
Wakulla County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wakulla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wakulla County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 13.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Wakulla County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wakulla County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wakulla County. They injured 86 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-98 leads in Wakulla County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-365 (1), SR-363 (1) and US-319 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Wakulla County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wakulla County.
- Check whether your routes use US-98, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wakulla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wakulla County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
| CR-365 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wakulla County) |
|---|---|
| US-319 | 15 |
| US-98 | 12 |
| State Road 267 | 5 |
| United States Highway 319 | 3 |
| U.S. Hwy 98 (Coastal Hwy) | 3 |
| State Road 363 | 3 |
| County Road 365 (Spring Creek Hwy) | 2 |
| SR-267 | 2 |
Wakulla County at a glance
| Population | 37,115 |
| Land area | 606.4 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,041 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wakulla 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +76% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wakulla County
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Questions fleets ask about Wakulla County
How many truck crashes happen in Wakulla County?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wakulla County (86 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wakulla County?
Since 2015, US-98 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Wakulla County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wakulla County?
February has the most truck crashes in Wakulla County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wakulla County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wakulla County since 2015, 9.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wakulla County compare with Florida?
Wakulla County records 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wakulla County?
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.