ZIP 32257 (Jacksonville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32257: 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. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 32257: I-295 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32257: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks in Duval County since 2015: 2,943 people were injured and 170 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-295 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come I-95 (10), US-1 (6) and US-17 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 181 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32257 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-295; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-295 | 16 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| Race Track Rd | 2 |
| SR-228 | 2 |
| 14700 Philips Hwy | 1 |
| Doctors Lake Dr | 1 |
| Hodges Blvd | 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 32257 at a glance
| Population | 42,904 |
| Density | 1,352 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,780 |
| Median home value | $338,919 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 large-truck crashes: 12.5 a year in 2016–19, 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32257
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32257?
Since 2015, 5,940 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (2,943 injured, 170 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32257?
NHTSA data shows I-295 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32257 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32257?
Truck crashes in Duval County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32257?
Garbage trucks were involved in 181 reported crashes in Duval County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32257 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 48.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Duval County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32257?
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.