ZIP 32008 (Branford, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette County, 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Florida
Lafayette County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lafayette County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Lafayette County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 48 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (17.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32008 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-49 (3), US-129 (3) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lafayette County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32008 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 | 3 |
| US-129 | 3 |
| US-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 23 |
| SR-51 | 6 |
| Cr 53 | 2 |
| Cr-53 | 2 |
| County Rd 350 | 1 |
| County Rd 534 | 1 |
| County Road 251 | 1 |
| County Road 354 | 1 |
ZIP 32008 at a glance
| Population | 5,840 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,681 |
| Median home value | $167,418 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 4 | -19% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32008
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32008?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lafayette County (48 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32008?
Truck crashes in Lafayette County peak in September, with 17.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32008?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32008 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32008?
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.