ZIP 32536 (Crestview, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Okaloosa 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Okaloosa County compares with Florida
Okaloosa County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okaloosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 4.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Okaloosa County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Florida on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Okaloosa County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 605 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okaloosa County since 2015: 341 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32536 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Mu-Galliver Cutoff (1) and SR-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32536 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okaloosa County.
- 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 Okaloosa County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.4% 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 Okaloosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| Mu-Galliver Cutoff | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okaloosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 54 |
| State Road 85 | 39 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 37 |
| US-98 | 24 |
| SR-85 | 16 |
| US-90 | 13 |
| State Road 189 | 12 |
| State Road 293 | 9 |
ZIP 32536 at a glance
| Population | 25,599 |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,119 |
| Median home value | $304,483 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okaloosa 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 54 | +29% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32536
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32536?
Okaloosa County has had 605 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 341 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32536?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32536: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32536?
The worst month is April: 9.4% of truck crashes in Okaloosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Okaloosa County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32536 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Okaloosa County records 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32536?
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.