ZIP 32428 (Chipley, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32428: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Washington County is lower 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.
Washington County at a glance: 8.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 75 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32428 happened on CR-279 (1), I-10 (1) and SR-77 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32428 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-279 | 1 |
| I-10 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
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 32428 at a glance
| Population | 17,950 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,493 |
| Median home value | $184,940 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32428?
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (75 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32428?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32428?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32428 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32428?
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.