ZIP 32234 (Jacksonville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32234: 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.
The headline for ZIP 32234: US-301 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32234: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Duval County has recorded 5,940 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,943 people injured and 170 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32234 is US-301, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (7), CR-125 (1) and Mu-New World Ave (1).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32234 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-301, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 11 |
| I-10 | 7 |
| CR-125 | 1 |
| Mu-New World Ave | 1 |
| SR-134 | 1 |
| SR-228 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 32234 at a glance
| Population | 9,678 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,331 |
| Median home value | $249,913 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 180 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 546. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 12.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32234
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32234?
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 32234?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32234: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32234?
Truck crashes in Duval County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32234?
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 32234 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 48.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Duval County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32234?
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.