ZIP 32082 (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32082: 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 sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in St. Johns County: +209% yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 in the 2000s to 102 in the 2010s.
Overview
St. Johns County has recorded 1,296 truck crashes since 2015, with 739 people injured and 62 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-1 (5), 14700 Philips Hwy (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of them).
They recorded 6.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32082 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Johns County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 8 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| 14700 Philips Hwy | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 32082 at a glance
| Population | 29,289 |
| Density | 339 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,558 |
| Median home value | $789,116 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 112. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32082
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32082?
1,296 truck crashes have been reported in St. Johns County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 739 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32082?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32082 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32082?
Truck crashes in St. Johns County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32082?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in St. Johns County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32082 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Johns County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32082?
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.