ZIP 32246 (Jacksonville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32246: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Duval County at a glance: 13.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 8.9% across Florida.
Overview
Duval County has recorded 5,940 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,943 people injured and 170 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32246 since 2015: I-295 (5), US-1 (5), I-95 (3), SR-105 (3) and US-90 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 181 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 32246 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County.
- 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
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 Duval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 5 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-228 | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| Hodges Blvd | 1 |
| Hogan Rd | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Pkwy | 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 32246 at a glance
| Population | 62,562 |
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,963 |
| Median home value | $308,029 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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. 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 32246
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32246?
Since 2015, 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (2,943 injured, 170 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32246?
March has the most truck crashes in Duval County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32246?
181 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Duval County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32246 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Duval County records 48.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32246?
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.