ZIP 32565 (Jay, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32565: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Santa Rosa 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Rosa County compares with Florida
Santa Rosa County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Rosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Rosa County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Santa Rosa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Santa Rosa County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (38 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Santa Rosa County has recorded 609 truck crashes since 2015, with 359 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32565 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-4 (1) and SR-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32565 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Santa Rosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Rosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 52 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 34 |
| State Road 87 | 33 |
| US-90 | 28 |
| US-98 | 17 |
| State Road 4 | 12 |
| SR-87 | 10 |
| State Road 8 (Interstate 10) | 9 |
ZIP 32565 at a glance
| Population | 5,664 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,432 |
| Median home value | $236,142 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Rosa 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 | 10 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 33 | +214% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +32% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 57 | +31% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32565
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32565?
Santa Rosa County has had 609 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 359 people and killing 32.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32565?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Santa Rosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32565?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Santa Rosa County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32565 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Rosa County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32565?
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.