ZIP 32421 (Altha, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Florida
Calhoun County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Calhoun County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Calhoun County: 11.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32421 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 6 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 20 | 16 |
| State Road 71 | 13 |
| SR-71 | 11 |
| SR-20 | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Central Ave | 5 |
| State Road 69 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
ZIP 32421 at a glance
| Population | 4,035 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,719 |
| Median home value | $106,537 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 3 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +67% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32421
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32421?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 53 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32421?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32421 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32421?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32421?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32421 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32421?
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.