ZIP 32356 (Salem, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Florida
Taylor County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 10.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Taylor County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Taylor County at a glance: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32356 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32356 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 15 |
| US-221 | 8 |
| US-98 | 7 |
| Us Hwy 98 (Sr-30) | 6 |
| Us Hwy 19 (Sr-55) | 6 |
| Us Hwy 221 (Sr-55) | 5 |
| United States Highway 19 | 4 |
| Us Highway 19 (State Road 55) | 3 |
ZIP 32356 at a glance
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $14,221 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +48% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +10% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32356
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32356?
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (79 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32356?
The worst month is October: 13.1% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32356?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32356 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32356?
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.