ZIP 32147 (Hollister, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32147: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32147 is SR-100, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-19 (4), US-17 (4) and CR-216 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (27%).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 11.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-100; 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-216 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Towles Avenue | 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 32147 at a glance
| Population | 1,353 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $137,060 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 32147
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32147?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (245 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32147?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32147: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32147?
August has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32147 compare with Florida?
Putnam County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32147?
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.