ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32561: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Escambia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Florida on 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
Police reported 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Escambia County since 2015: 660 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32561 happened on SR-292 (2), US-90 (1) and US-98 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32561 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Escambia County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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
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 Escambia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-292 | 2 |
| US-90 | 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 32561 at a glance
| Population | 9,321 |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,799 |
| Median home value | $623,324 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 32561
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32561?
Escambia County has had 1,103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 660 people and killing 47.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32561?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Escambia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32561?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Escambia County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32561 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Escambia County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32561?
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.