Washington County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
11 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Florida
Washington County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County has lower values than Florida for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: 8.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 75 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% 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 in Washington County is SR-79, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (2), SR-20 (2) and CR-279 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 3 |
| I-10 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-279 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 17 |
| State Road 77 | 17 |
| State Road 79 | 16 |
| I-10(State Road 8) | 12 |
| State Road 20 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 5 |
| State Road 8 | 5 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 26,503 |
| Land area | 584.7 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How common are truck crashes in Washington County?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington County?
Since 2015, SR-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Washington County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington County compared with Florida?
Washington County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington County?
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.