ZIP 32217 (Jacksonville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32217: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Duval County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 32217: I-295 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32217 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
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 32217 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (9), US-1 (5) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
181 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32217 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Duval County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 17 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Race Track Rd | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-228 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Doctors Lake Dr | 1 |
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 32217 at a glance
| Population | 20,221 |
| Density | 1,452 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,832 |
| Median home value | $322,549 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 180 to 546. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 32217
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32217?
Since 2015, 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (2,943 injured, 170 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32217?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32217 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32217?
Truck crashes in Duval County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32217?
Since 2015, Duval County has reported 181 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32217 compare with Florida?
Duval County records 48.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32217?
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.