ZIP 32305 (Tallahassee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32305: 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). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Leon County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Leon County has recorded 1,068 truck crashes since 2015, with 558 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32305 is SR-363, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-263 (2), US-90 (2) and CR-2203 Springhill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32305 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-363; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Leon County.
- With 0.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-363 | 3 |
| SR-263 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-2203 Springhill Rd | 1 |
| I-10 | 1 |
| Mabry St | 1 |
| Mu-Carp Ln | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 32305 at a glance
| Population | 19,384 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,045 |
| Median home value | $146,294 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 89 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32305
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32305?
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 32305?
Since 2015, SR-363 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32305: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32305?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32305?
Since 2015, Leon County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32305 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leon County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32305?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.