ZIP 32420 (Alford, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
10 of 536 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Florida
Jackson County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Florida, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 536 truck crashes since 2015, with 357 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32420 happened on I-10 (2) and US-231 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32420 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 52 |
| US-231 | 45 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 32 |
| State Road 71 | 25 |
| State Road 2 | 17 |
| SR-71 | 14 |
| Us-231 (State Road 75) | 11 |
| US-90 | 11 |
ZIP 32420 at a glance
| Population | 2,159 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,446 |
| Median home value | $136,232 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 20 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +49% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +33% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32420
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32420?
Since 2015, 536 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (357 injured, 30 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32420?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32420?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32420 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 93.1 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32420?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.