ZIP 32433 (Defuniak Springs, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32433: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walton 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
21 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Florida
Walton County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Walton County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Walton County: 0.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walton County. They injured 378 people and killed 37.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-10 (2), SR-83 (2) and CR-192 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is October, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32433 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Walton County.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 7 |
| I-10 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-192 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 65 |
| US-331 | 60 |
| US-98 | 50 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 39 |
| State Road 20 | 25 |
| US-90 | 14 |
| State Road 83 | 11 |
| Freeport Rd | 11 |
ZIP 32433 at a glance
| Population | 19,746 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,199 |
| Median home value | $168,941 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 13 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +60% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +46% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32433
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32433?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walton County (378 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32433?
US-90 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32433 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32433?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32433?
Since 2015, Walton County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32433 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 62.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32433?
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.