DeFuniak Springs, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeFuniak Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in DeFuniak Springs and Walton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walton County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Walton County: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walton County. They injured 378 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 163 truck crashes reported in DeFuniak Springs since 2015, this page uses Walton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-10 (5), SR-83 (2) and US-331 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
Route planning tips for DeFuniak Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Walton County.
- 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
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 Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 7 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| US-331 | 2 |
| CR-192 | 1 |
| CR-280 | 1 |
| Rock Hill Rd | 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 |
DeFuniak Springs at a glance
| Population | 7,048 |
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi |
| Density | 496 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32435) | $65,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32435) | $219,135 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about DeFuniak Springs
How common are truck crashes in DeFuniak Springs?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walton County (378 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in DeFuniak Springs?
NHTSA data shows US-90 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of DeFuniak Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in DeFuniak Springs?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Walton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in DeFuniak Springs?
Since 2015, Walton County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in DeFuniak Springs compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 62.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in DeFuniak Springs?
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.