ZIP 32444 (Lynn Haven, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32444: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bay 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bay County compares with Florida
Bay County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bay County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Bay County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bay County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (58 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Bay County has recorded 851 truck crashes since 2015, with 420 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-98 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-231 (2), CR-2300 (1) and CR-2315 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 58 of the truck crashes here, or 6.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32444 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-98; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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 Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 8 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| CR-2300 | 1 |
| CR-2315 | 1 |
| CR-2327 Transmitter Rd | 1 |
| CR-389 | 1 |
| CR-392 | 1 |
| Mu-State Ave | 1 |
| SR-30A | 1 |
| SR-388 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bay County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 56 |
| State Road 77 | 54 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| SR-77 | 34 |
| U.S. Highway 98 | 28 |
| State Road 20 | 24 |
| SR-231 | 24 |
| State Road 75 | 24 |
ZIP 32444 at a glance
| Population | 21,459 |
| Density | 844 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,160 |
| Median home value | $327,993 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bay 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 | 14 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +120% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 58 | +85% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 72 | +25% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32444
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32444?
Since 2015, 851 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bay County (420 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32444?
US-98 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32444 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32444?
The worst month is April: 10.8% of truck crashes in Bay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32444?
Since 2015, Bay County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32444 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bay County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32444?
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.