ZIP 32034 (Fernandina Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nassau 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nassau County compares with Florida
Nassau County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nassau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nassau County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 11.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Nassau County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nassau County: 0.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Nassau County has recorded 802 truck crashes since 2015, with 425 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32034 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-200 (3) and Sr-A1A (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (22% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 5.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32034 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nassau County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 167 |
| SR-200 | 126 |
| US-1 | 85 |
| State Road 200 | 55 |
| US-301 | 39 |
| US-17 | 30 |
| S 8Th St | 11 |
| County Road 108 | 11 |
ZIP 32034 at a glance
| Population | 41,029 |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,583 |
| Median home value | $542,562 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nassau 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 | 12 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +204% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 59 | +61% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 66 | +13% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32034
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32034?
802 truck crashes have been reported in Nassau County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 425 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32034?
US-17 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32034 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32034?
July has the most truck crashes in Nassau County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Nassau County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32034 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nassau County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32034?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.