ZIP 32073 (Orange Park, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32073: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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.
The headline for Clay County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 320 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by US-17 (5), SR-13 (3) and SR-228 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is December, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32073 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 13 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-228 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| CR-209 | 2 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Doctors Lake 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 32073 at a glance
| Population | 43,561 |
| Density | 999 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,455 |
| Median home value | $285,685 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32073
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32073?
Clay County has had 629 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32073?
Since 2015, I-295 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32073: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32073?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32073?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32073 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32073?
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.