ZIP 32137 (Palm Coast, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32137: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Flagler 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Flagler County compares with Florida
Flagler County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Flagler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Flagler County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Florida, Flagler County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Flagler County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 603 crashes involving commercial trucks in Flagler County since 2015: 293 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32137 is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Bay Spring Pl (1), Belle Terre Pkwy (1) and Forest Grove Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32137 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Flagler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| Bay Spring Pl | 1 |
| Belle Terre Pkwy | 1 |
| Forest Grove Dr | 1 |
| Palm Coast Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Flagler County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 191 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 26 |
| US-1 | 21 |
| State Road 100 | 14 |
| Interstate-95 (State Road-9) | 8 |
| N State St | 8 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
| I95 (State Road 9) | 7 |
ZIP 32137 at a glance
| Population | 48,391 |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,923 |
| Median home value | $402,778 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Flagler 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 | 12 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +132% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 55 | +43% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32137
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32137?
603 truck crashes have been reported in Flagler County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 293 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32137?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32137: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32137?
Truck crashes in Flagler County peak in March, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32137?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Flagler County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32137 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Flagler County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32137?
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.