ZIP 32423 (Bascom, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32423: 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than Florida for 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.
Jackson County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 536 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 357 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32423 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-69 (2), CR-165 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32423 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-165 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
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 32423 at a glance
| Population | 901 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,591 |
| Median home value | $117,011 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32423
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32423?
Since 2015, 536 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (357 injured, 30 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32423?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32423?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32423 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 93.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32423?
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.