ZIP 32501 (Pensacola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Escambia 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Escambia County compares with Florida
Escambia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Escambia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Escambia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Escambia County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Florida on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Escambia County at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Escambia County. They injured 660 people and killed 47.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32501 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-173 (3), SR-292 (3) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Escambia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-453 W St | 1 |
| Stefani Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Escambia County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 68 |
| US-29 | 33 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 25 |
| I-10 (Sr-8) | 20 |
| Interstate 10 (Sr 8) | 17 |
| Us-29 (Sr-95) | 14 |
| State Road 8 (Interstate 10) | 12 |
| Us 29 (State Road 95) | 10 |
ZIP 32501 at a glance
| Population | 11,036 |
| Density | 1,156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,139 |
| Median home value | $271,463 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Escambia 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 | 17 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 43 | +157% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +61% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +55% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32501?
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Escambia County (660 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32501?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32501: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32501?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Escambia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32501?
Since 2015, Escambia County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32501 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Escambia County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32501?
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.