ZIP 32320 (Apalachicola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
3 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Florida
Franklin County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 37.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 52% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Franklin County at a glance: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 19 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32320 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-98 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32320 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 65 | 5 |
| SR-98 | 5 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| State Road 30 (U.S. Hwy 98) | 3 |
| U.S. Hwy 98 | 2 |
| Us-98 (Coastal Highway) | 2 |
| Baywood Dr | 1 |
| Big Bend Scenic Bywy | 1 |
ZIP 32320 at a glance
| Population | 3,792 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,713 |
| Median home value | $242,492 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -22% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32320?
Franklin County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32320?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32320?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (8.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32320 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32320?
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.