ZIP 32427 (Caryville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32427: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
11 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Florida
Washington County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County sits below Florida on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 184 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32427 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32427 fleets
- Build extra time into April 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 17 |
| State Road 77 | 17 |
| State Road 79 | 16 |
| I-10(State Road 8) | 12 |
| State Road 20 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 5 |
| State Road 8 | 5 |
ZIP 32427 at a glance
| Population | 1,030 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,625 |
| Median home value | $100,247 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32427
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32427?
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (75 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32427?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32427: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32427?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32427?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32427 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32427?
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.