ZIP 32442 (Grand Ridge, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32442: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 536 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 357 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32442 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-69 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32442 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 3 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 32442 at a glance
| Population | 3,417 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,500 |
| Median home value | $118,350 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32442
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32442?
536 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 357 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32442?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32442: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32442?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32442?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32442 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 93.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32442?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.