ZIP 32506 (Pensacola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32506: 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 sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Escambia County at a glance: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Escambia County has recorded 1,103 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32506 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-173 (3), SR-292 (3) and SR-295 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32506 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Escambia County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-453 W St | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 32506 at a glance
| Population | 34,549 |
| Density | 436 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,486 |
| Median home value | $206,097 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 32506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32506?
Escambia County has had 1,103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 660 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32506?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32506: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32506?
Truck crashes in Escambia County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32506?
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 32506 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Escambia County has 28.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32506?
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.