ZIP 32177 (Palatka, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32177: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-100 (5), CR-216 (3) and SR-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (27%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 11.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32177 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Putnam County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 6 |
| SR-100 | 5 |
| CR-216 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Towles Avenue | 1 |
| West River Rd | 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 32177 at a glance
| Population | 25,645 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,796 |
| Median home value | $155,412 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32177
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32177?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (245 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32177?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32177 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32177?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32177?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32177 compare 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 32177?
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.