ZIP 32118 (Daytona Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Volusia 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
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Volusia County compares with Florida
Volusia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Volusia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Volusia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Volusia County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Volusia County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Volusia County has recorded 2,497 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,255 people injured and 108 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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 (8). It is followed by US-1 (5), US-92 (4) and SR-430 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
105 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32118 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Volusia County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Volusia 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 Volusia 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 |
| US-92 | 4 |
| SR-430 | 3 |
| CR-415 | 2 |
| I-4 | 2 |
| SR-483 | 2 |
| Lpga Blvd | 1 |
| N Clyde Morris Blvd | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Volusia County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 441 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 278 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 54 |
| I-95 | 45 |
| W International Speedway Blvd | 39 |
| SR-44 | 38 |
| I-4 | 33 |
| State Road 44 | 33 |
ZIP 32118 at a glance
| Population | 18,383 |
| Density | 1,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,266 |
| Median home value | $369,407 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Volusia 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 | 72 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +45% | 9.0 |
| 2010s | 172 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 212 | +23% | 8.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 212 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32118
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32118?
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Volusia County (1,255 injured, 108 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32118?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32118 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32118?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Volusia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32118?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in Volusia County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32118 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Volusia County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32118?
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.