ZIP 32182 (Orange Springs, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32182: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
9.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Florida
Marion County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Marion County has recorded 2,758 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,642 people injured and 138 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32182 since 2015: SR-20 (1) and US-301 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32182 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 585 |
| US-441 | 211 |
| SR-40 | 83 |
| US-27 | 83 |
| US-301 | 79 |
| County Road 484 | 53 |
| State Road 40 | 52 |
| State Road 326 | 51 |
ZIP 32182 at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 35 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 104 | +198% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +43% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 270 | +82% | 9.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 270. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32182
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32182?
Marion County has had 2,758 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,642 people and killing 138.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32182?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32182?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32182 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 55.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32182?
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.