ZIP 32550 (Miramar Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32550: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walton 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
21 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Florida
Walton County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Walton County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Walton County: 0.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 646 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walton County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32550 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-98 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32550 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Walton County.
- 0.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 65 |
| US-331 | 60 |
| US-98 | 50 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 39 |
| State Road 20 | 25 |
| US-90 | 14 |
| State Road 83 | 11 |
| Freeport Rd | 11 |
ZIP 32550 at a glance
| Population | 8,486 |
| Density | 469 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $737,820 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 13 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +60% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +46% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32550
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32550?
Walton County has had 646 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 37.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32550?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Walton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32550?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Walton County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32550 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 62.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32550?
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.