ZIP 32511 (Pensacola, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32511: 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.
What stands out in Escambia County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Escambia County since 2015: 660 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
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 (4). 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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32511 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.
- 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.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment 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 | 4 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-292 | 3 |
| SR-295 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| 7200 Floyd Avenue | 1 |
| CR-453 W St | 1 |
| Stefani Rd | 1 |
| US-98 | 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 32511 at a glance
| Population | 1,272 |
| Density | 1,720 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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 107. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 32511
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32511?
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 32511?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32511 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32511?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Escambia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32511?
Since 2015, Escambia County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32511 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 32511?
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.