ZIP 32504 (Pensacola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32504: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Escambia County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Escambia County has recorded 1,103 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-173 (3), SR-292 (2) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32504 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Escambia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Escambia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 2 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-297 | 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 32504 at a glance
| Population | 22,153 |
| Density | 815 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,672 |
| Median home value | $275,700 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32504
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32504?
1,103 truck crashes have been reported in Escambia County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 660 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32504?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32504 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32504?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Escambia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32504?
Since 2015, Escambia County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32504 compared with Florida?
Escambia County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32504?
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.