ZIP 32112 (Crescent City, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 11.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Florida
Putnam County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Putnam County sits below Florida on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Putnam County at a glance: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32112 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (2), US-17 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (27% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 11.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32112 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 57 |
| State Road 100 | 51 |
| State Road 19 | 31 |
| State Road 20 | 18 |
| SR-100 | 17 |
| Reid Street | 16 |
| U.S. Highway 17 | 14 |
| State Road 207 | 11 |
ZIP 32112 at a glance
| Population | 8,214 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,890 |
| Median home value | $136,834 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 24 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +21% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | +42% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32112?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (245 injured, 43 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32112?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32112?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32112 compare with Florida?
Putnam County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32112?
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.