ZIP 32324 (Chattahoochee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32324: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gadsden 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
9 of 459 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gadsden County compares with Florida
Gadsden County against Florida and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gadsden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Gadsden County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 14.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Gadsden County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gadsden County: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Gadsden County has recorded 459 truck crashes since 2015, with 251 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32324 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-268 (1), CR-269 (1) and US-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32324 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gadsden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| CR-268 | 1 |
| CR-269 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gadsden County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 91 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 48 |
| Interstate 10 (Sr 8) | 17 |
| US-90 | 12 |
| US-27 | 11 |
| Blue Star Hwy | 6 |
| Us Highway 90 (State Road 10) | 6 |
| W Jefferson St | 5 |
ZIP 32324 at a glance
| Population | 4,783 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,164 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gadsden 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +90% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +25% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 42 | +20% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32324
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32324?
Since 2015, 459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gadsden County (251 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32324?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32324 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32324?
January has the most truck crashes in Gadsden County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32324?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gadsden County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32324 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Gadsden County has 95.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32324?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.