ZIP 32131 (East Palatka, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32131: 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.
The headline for Putnam County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 245 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32131 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-216 (3), SR-100 (3) and SR-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (27% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 11.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32131 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 6 |
| CR-216 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Towles Avenue | 1 |
| West River Rd | 1 |
| Yelvington Road | 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 32131 at a glance
| Population | 5,078 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,416 |
| Median home value | $240,751 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 32131
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32131?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32131?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32131 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32131?
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 32131?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32131 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32131?
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.