ZIP 32317 (Tallahassee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32317: 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 has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32317 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-27 (3), CR-1540 (1) and US-319 (1).
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.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32317 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.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-27 | 3 |
| CR-1540 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 32317 at a glance
| Population | 14,654 |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,690 |
| Median home value | $369,177 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 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 32317
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32317?
Since 2015, 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leon County (558 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32317?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32317: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32317?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32317?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Leon County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32317 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leon County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32317?
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.