ZIP 32462 (Vernon, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
11 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Florida
Washington County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County has lower values than Florida for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 75 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32462 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-20 (2), CR-279 (1) and Sr- 20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32462 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-279 | 1 |
| Sr- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 17 |
| State Road 77 | 17 |
| State Road 79 | 16 |
| I-10(State Road 8) | 12 |
| State Road 20 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 5 |
| State Road 8 | 5 |
ZIP 32462 at a glance
| Population | 3,920 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,662 |
| Median home value | $182,969 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32462
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32462?
Washington County has had 184 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32462?
NHTSA data shows SR-79 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32462 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32462?
April has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32462 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Washington County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32462?
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.