ZIP 32086 (Saint Augustine, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32086: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in St. Johns County: +209% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (102 vs 33).
Overview
Police reported 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Johns County since 2015: 739 people were injured and 62 were killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-207 (2), Sr-A1A (1) and US-1 (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 32086 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.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Johns County.
- 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 | 10 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| Sr-A1A | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 32086 at a glance
| Population | 34,855 |
| Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,512 |
| Median home value | $382,364 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 32086
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32086?
St. Johns County has had 1,296 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 739 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32086?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32086 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32086?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Johns County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32086?
Since 2015, St. Johns County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32086 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Johns County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32086?
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.