ZIP 32303 (Tallahassee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32303: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leon 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
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Florida
Leon County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Leon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Leon County at a glance: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leon County since 2015: 558 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32303 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-90 (6), SR-263 (3) and SR-363 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32303 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Leon County.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| SR-263 | 3 |
| SR-363 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Lanier Rd | 1 |
| Mabry St | 1 |
| Mu-Carp Ln | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 77 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 66 |
| Capital Cir Ne | 47 |
| Capital Cir Nw | 40 |
| Thomasville Rd | 39 |
| W Tennessee St | 32 |
| Capital Cir Sw | 26 |
| Apalachee Pkwy | 26 |
ZIP 32303 at a glance
| Population | 49,785 |
| Density | 552 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,275 |
| Median home value | $229,280 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | 22 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 59 | +170% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 74 | +26% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 89 | +20% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 89. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32303
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32303?
Leon County has had 1,068 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 558 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32303?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32303 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32303?
September has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32303?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32303 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Leon County records 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32303?
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.