ZIP 32455 (Ponce De Leon, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32455: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Walton County is lower on 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.
Walton County at a glance: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32455 is I-10, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-331 (2), CR-280 (1) and Rock Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (24%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32455 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, 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.
- 0.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| US-331 | 2 |
| CR-280 | 1 |
| Rock Hill Rd | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 32455 at a glance
| Population | 4,370 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,952 |
| Median home value | $122,090 |
| 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 32455
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32455?
646 truck crashes have been reported in Walton County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 378 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32455?
I-10 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32455 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32455?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32455?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32455 compared with Florida?
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 32455?
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.