Ponce de Leon, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ponce de Leon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ponce de Leon 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 |
Walton County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Walton County at a glance: 0.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ponce de Leon 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Ponce de Leon with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-280 (1) and US-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
Route planning tips for Ponce de Leon fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Walton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| CR-280 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 |
Ponce de Leon at a glance
| Population | 518 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32455) | $50,952 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32455) | $122,090 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ponce de Leon
How common are truck crashes in Ponce de Leon?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walton County (378 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ponce de Leon?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ponce de Leon: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ponce de Leon?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Walton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ponce de Leon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Walton County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ponce de Leon compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 62.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ponce de Leon?
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.