ZIP 32209 (Jacksonville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32209: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Duval 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Duval County compares with Florida
Duval County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duval County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duval County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Duval County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 32209: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32209: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Duval County. They injured 2,943 people and killed 170.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-295 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32209 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (10), US-1 (8) and I-10 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 181 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32209 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-295 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March 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 Duval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 11 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-228 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| SR-115 | 3 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duval County) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 1,009 |
| I-95 | 988 |
| I-10 | 541 |
| US-301 | 99 |
| Pritchard Rd | 75 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 74 |
| New Kings Rd | 55 |
| Beaver St | 43 |
ZIP 32209 at a glance
| Population | 34,657 |
| Density | 1,438 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,514 |
| Median home value | $104,007 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duval 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 | 180 | — | 10.6 |
| 2000s | 358 | +99% | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 393 | +10% | 10.1 |
| 2020s | 546 | +39% | 13.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 180 a year in the 1990s and 546 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.5 a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32209
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32209?
Since 2015, 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (2,943 injured, 170 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32209?
I-295 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32209 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32209?
March has the most truck crashes in Duval County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32209?
Since 2015, Duval County has reported 181 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32209 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Duval County has 48.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32209?
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.