ZIP 32259 (Saint Johns, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32259: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Johns 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Johns County compares with Florida
St. Johns County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Johns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Johns County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Johns County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in St. Johns County: +209% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (33) to the 2010s (102).
Overview
St. Johns County has recorded 1,296 truck crashes since 2015, with 739 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-295 (6), US-17 (5) and CR-210 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 4.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32259 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Johns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-295 | 6 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| CR-210 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Race Track Rd | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 14700 Philips Hwy | 1 |
| CR-16A | 1 |
| CR-209 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Johns County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 509 |
| US-1 | 59 |
| State Road 207 | 31 |
| State Road 16 | 30 |
| SR-16 | 30 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 30 |
| SR-207 | 24 |
| Cr 210 | 20 |
ZIP 32259 at a glance
| Population | 75,016 |
| Density | 512 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $150,736 |
| Median home value | $532,471 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Johns 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 | 32 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +3% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 72 | +118% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 112 | +55% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 112. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32259
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32259?
1,296 truck crashes have been reported in St. Johns County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 739 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32259?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32259 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32259?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Johns County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32259?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in St. Johns County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32259 compare with Florida?
St. Johns County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32259?
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.