ZIP 32025 (Lake City, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32025: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
15 of 1,042 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Florida
Columbia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Florida, Columbia County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Columbia County: 1 in 67 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.5%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,042 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 585 people were injured and 46 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32025 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-441 (4), CR-131 (1) and CR-133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32025 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| CR-131 | 1 |
| CR-133 | 1 |
| CR-240 Myrtis Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sw Little Rd | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 216 |
| I-10 | 64 |
| US-441 | 61 |
| US-90 | 39 |
| State Road 93 | 30 |
| SR-93 | 28 |
| US-41 | 24 |
| US-27 | 18 |
ZIP 32025 at a glance
| Population | 22,948 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,004 |
| Median home value | $172,593 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 17 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 44 | +163% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 69 | +57% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 98 | +43% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 98. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32025
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32025?
Since 2015, 1,042 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (585 injured, 46 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32025?
I-75 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32025 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32025?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32025?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32025 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 123.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32025?
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.