ZIP 32054 (Lake Butler, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32054: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Florida
Union County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Union County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Union County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Union County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-100 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-231 (1), John Mann Rd (1) and SR-121 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Union County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32054 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-100; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 2 |
| CR-231 | 1 |
| John Mann Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 121 | 20 |
| SR-121 | 19 |
| SR-100 | 9 |
| State Road 100 | 7 |
| State Road 238 | 6 |
| County Road 231 | 4 |
| Sw Sr-121 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
ZIP 32054 at a glance
| Population | 12,581 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,870 |
| Median home value | $182,278 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +105% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32054?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 71 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32054?
SR-100 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32054 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32054?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32054?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32054 compared with Florida?
Union County records 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32054?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.