ZIP 32509 (Pensacola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32509: 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.
What stands out in Escambia County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Escambia County has recorded 1,103 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-173 (3), SR-292 (3) and US-90 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32509 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Escambia County.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-29 | 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 32509 at a glance
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32509
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32509?
Escambia County has had 1,103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 660 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32509?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32509: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32509?
July has the most truck crashes in Escambia County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32509?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Escambia County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32509 compare with Florida?
Escambia County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32509?
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.