ZIP 32053 (Jennings, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 508 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Florida
Hamilton County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 307.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 8.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 5.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Florida, Hamilton County is lower on injuries per crash, 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.
Hamilton County at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 508 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 220 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32053 is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-6 (4), US-129 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32053 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 136 |
| SR-93 | 26 |
| State Road 93 | 16 |
| US-41 | 15 |
| US-129 | 13 |
| SR-6 | 12 |
| State Road 6 | 12 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 11 |
ZIP 32053 at a glance
| Population | 4,000 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,519 |
| Median home value | $131,376 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +116% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +76% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32053?
Since 2015, 508 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (220 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32053?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32053: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32053?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32053?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32053 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 307.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32053?
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.