ZIP 32306 (Tallahassee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32306: 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 |
Leon County sits below Florida 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 32306 is I-10, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-90 (5), SR-263 (3) and SR-363 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.8% in 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 32306 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 6 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| SR-263 | 3 |
| SR-363 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-2203 Springhill 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 32306 at a glance
| Population | 1,770 |
| Density | 5,642 per sq mi |
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 32306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32306?
1,068 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 558 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32306?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32306 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32306?
September has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32306?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32306 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 32306?
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.