ZIP 32081 (Ponte Vedra, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32081: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Johns 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Johns County compares with Florida
St. Johns County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Johns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Johns County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Johns County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for St. Johns County: +209% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (102 vs 33).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Johns County. They injured 739 people and killed 62.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32081 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (5), CR-210 (2) and 14700 Philips Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is September, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 4.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32081 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Johns County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| CR-210 | 2 |
| 14700 Philips Hwy | 1 |
| I-295 | 1 |
| Race Track Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 509 |
| US-1 | 59 |
| State Road 207 | 31 |
| State Road 16 | 30 |
| SR-16 | 30 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 30 |
| SR-207 | 24 |
| Cr 210 | 20 |
ZIP 32081 at a glance
| Population | 29,784 |
| Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,624 |
| Median home value | $641,142 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Johns 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 | 32 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +3% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 72 | +118% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 112 | +55% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 112 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32081
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32081?
St. Johns County has had 1,296 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 739 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32081?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32081 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32081?
Truck crashes in St. Johns County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32081?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in St. Johns County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32081 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Johns County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32081?
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.