ZIP 32140 (Florahome, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32140: 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.
What stands out in Putnam County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-100 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32140 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-26 (2), SR-20 (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 32140 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-100 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 6 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 32140 at a glance
| Population | 1,479 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,474 |
| Median home value | $138,259 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32140
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32140?
Putnam County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 43.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32140?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32140: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32140?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32140?
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 32140 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32140?
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.