ZIP 32071 (O'Brien, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Suwannee 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 of 407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Suwannee County compares with Florida
Suwannee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Suwannee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Suwannee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Suwannee County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Suwannee County: 9.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Suwannee County since 2015: 238 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% 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
Within this area, CR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-349 (1), SR-247 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32071 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Suwannee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-49 | 3 |
| CR-349 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suwannee County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 67 |
| US-129 | 29 |
| US-90 | 24 |
| I-75 | 16 |
| SR-8 | 14 |
| US-27 | 12 |
| SR-51 | 10 |
| Ohio Ave | 9 |
ZIP 32071 at a glance
| Population | 4,186 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,261 |
| Median home value | $178,954 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suwannee 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | +90% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | +81% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +37% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32071?
Since 2015, 407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Suwannee County (238 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32071?
CR-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32071 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32071?
Truck crashes in Suwannee County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32071?
Since 2015, Suwannee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32071 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Suwannee County has 74.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32071?
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.