ZIP 32193 (Welaka, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32193: 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 sits below Florida on 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.
Putnam County at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
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.
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 32193 is US-17, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-100 (2), SR-19 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is August, with 27% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 11.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32193 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 32193 at a glance
| Population | 1,236 |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,528 |
| Median home value | $280,430 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32193
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32193?
Putnam County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32193?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32193 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32193?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32193?
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 32193 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 32193?
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.