ZIP 32456 (Port Saint Joe, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gulf 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
5 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gulf County compares with Florida
Gulf County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gulf County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gulf County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 7.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Gulf County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gulf County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.1%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Gulf County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (17.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32456 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-98 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32456 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Gulf County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gulf County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 71 | 13 |
| SR-71 | 7 |
| County Road 386 | 4 |
| Us 98 (Sr 30) | 4 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| State Road 386 | 3 |
| State Road 22 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
ZIP 32456 at a glance
| Population | 7,510 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,681 |
| Median home value | $390,796 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gulf 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +96% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32456
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32456?
Gulf County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32456?
Truck crashes in Gulf County peak in October, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32456?
Since 2015, Gulf County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32456 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Gulf County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32456?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.