ZIP 32065 (Orange Park, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Florida
Clay County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Clay County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Clay County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 320 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32065 is I-295, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (6), I-10 (4) and SR-21 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32065 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-295, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clay County.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 8 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| I-10 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-228 | 3 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| CR-209 | 1 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Doctors Lake Dr | 1 |
| Driftwood Hills Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 70 |
| US-17 | 67 |
| Blanding Blvd | 63 |
| State Road 21 | 28 |
| SR-17 | 25 |
| County Road 218 | 24 |
| SR-16 | 24 |
| SR-21 | 21 |
ZIP 32065 at a glance
| Population | 41,578 |
| Density | 810 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,455 |
| Median home value | $302,180 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 31 | +161% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 41 | +34% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 56 | +35% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32065
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32065?
Clay County has had 629 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32065?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32065: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32065?
March has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32065?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32065 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 23.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32065?
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.