ZIP 32181 (Pomona Park, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32181: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Putnam County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Florida on 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
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 245 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32181 is US-17, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-19 (3), SR-100 (2) and CR-216 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (27% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 11.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32181 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| CR-216 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Yelvington Road | 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 32181 at a glance
| Population | 2,377 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,101 |
| Median home value | $131,232 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 32181
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32181?
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 32181?
US-17 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32181 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32181?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32181?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32181 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32181?
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.