ZIP 32033 (Elkton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32033: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Johns 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Johns County compares with Florida
St. Johns County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Johns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Johns County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Florida, St. Johns County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in St. Johns County: +209% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (33) to the 2010s (102).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Johns County. They injured 739 people and killed 62.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come SR-207 (2), US-1 (1) and West River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 4.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32033 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| West River Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 509 |
| US-1 | 59 |
| State Road 207 | 31 |
| State Road 16 | 30 |
| SR-16 | 30 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 30 |
| SR-207 | 24 |
| Cr 210 | 20 |
ZIP 32033 at a glance
| Population | 4,556 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,185 |
| Median home value | $313,019 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Johns 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 | 32 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +3% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 72 | +118% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 112 | +55% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 112. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32033
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32033?
Since 2015, 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Johns County (739 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32033?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32033: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32033?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Johns County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32033?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Johns County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32033 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Johns County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32033?
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.