Walton County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walton 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
21 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Florida
Walton County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Walton County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Walton County at a glance: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Walton County has recorded 646 truck crashes since 2015, with 378 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Walton County happened on I-10 (9), US-90 (9), SR-20 (2), SR-83 (2) and US-331 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (24%).
Route planning tips for Walton County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Walton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| US-90 | 9 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| US-331 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| CR-192 | 1 |
| CR-280 | 1 |
| Rock Hill Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 65 |
| US-331 | 60 |
| US-98 | 50 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 39 |
| State Road 20 | 25 |
| US-90 | 14 |
| State Road 83 | 11 |
| Freeport Rd | 11 |
Walton County at a glance
| Population | 89,666 |
| Land area | 1,038.3 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,364 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 13 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +60% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +46% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Walton County
ZIP codes in Walton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Walton County
How many truck crashes happen in Walton County?
646 truck crashes have been reported in Walton County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 378 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walton County?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Walton County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Walton County records 62.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walton 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.