ZIP 32079 (Penney Farms, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32079: 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. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clay County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 629 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 320 people were injured and 31 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32079 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-209 (2), SR-21 (2) and CR-739 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 5.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32079 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-209 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| CR-739 | 1 |
| Russell Rd | 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 32079 at a glance
| Population | 419 |
| Density | 358 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,094 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. 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 32079
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32079?
629 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 320 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32079?
US-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32079 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32079?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32079 compare with Florida?
Clay County records 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32079?
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.