ZIP 32187 (San Mateo, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32187: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Putnam County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 245 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32187 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-19 (3), SR-100 (2) and SR-207 (2).
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 32187 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.
- 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.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 7 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| CR-216 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Towles Avenue | 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 32187 at a glance
| Population | 1,191 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,982 |
| Median home value | $178,363 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 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 32187
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32187?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 245 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32187?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32187 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32187?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32187?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32187 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32187?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.