ZIP 32038 (Fort White, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32038: 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.
Columbia County at a glance: 1 in 67 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,042 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 585 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
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 32038 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-441 (2), CR-131 (1) and CR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32038 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.1% 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
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 | 5 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-131 | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sw Little Rd | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 32038 at a glance
| Population | 10,007 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,753 |
| Median home value | $212,212 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 98 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 32038
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32038?
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 32038?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32038 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32038?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32038?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32038 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 123.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32038?
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.