ZIP 32308 (Tallahassee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32308: 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). 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
Since 2015, 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leon County. They injured 558 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-263 (3), SR-363 (3) and US-27 (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 32308 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| SR-263 | 3 |
| SR-363 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-1540 | 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 32308 at a glance
| Population | 24,406 |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,967 |
| Median home value | $328,197 |
| 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32308
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32308?
1,068 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 558 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32308?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32308: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32308?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32308?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32308 compared with Florida?
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 32308?
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.