ZIP 32435 (Defuniak Springs, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32435: 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 sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32435 since 2015: I-10 (4), US-90 (4), US-331 (2), CR-280 (1) and Rock Hill Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32435 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| US-90 | 4 |
| US-331 | 2 |
| CR-280 | 1 |
| Rock Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 32435 at a glance
| Population | 6,664 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,313 |
| Median home value | $219,135 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32435
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32435?
Walton County has had 646 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 37.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32435?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32435?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32435 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 62.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walton County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32435?
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.