ZIP 32145 (Hastings, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Johns 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Johns County compares with Florida
St. Johns County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Johns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Johns County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Johns County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Johns County at a glance: +209% yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 in the 2000s to 102 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 1,296 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Johns County since 2015: 739 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-207 (2), US-1 (1) and Yelvington Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 4.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32145 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Yelvington Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 509 |
| US-1 | 59 |
| State Road 207 | 31 |
| State Road 16 | 30 |
| SR-16 | 30 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 30 |
| SR-207 | 24 |
| Cr 210 | 20 |
ZIP 32145 at a glance
| Population | 5,759 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,557 |
| Median home value | $225,338 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Johns 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 | 32 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +3% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 72 | +118% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 112 | +55% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 112 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32145
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32145?
St. Johns County has had 1,296 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 739 people and killing 62.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32145?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32145: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32145?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in St. Johns County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32145?
Since 2015, St. Johns County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32145 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Johns County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32145?
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.