ZIP 32580 (Valparaiso, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32580: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Okaloosa County: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Okaloosa County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 341 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32580 is US-98, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Denton Blvd Nw (1) and SR-189 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32580 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Okaloosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 3 |
| Denton Blvd Nw | 1 |
| SR-189 | 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 32580 at a glance
| Population | 4,194 |
| Density | 209 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,645 |
| Median home value | $395,620 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32580
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32580?
Okaloosa County has had 605 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 341 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32580?
NHTSA data shows US-98 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32580 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32580?
The worst month is April: 9.4% of truck crashes in Okaloosa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32580?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okaloosa County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32580 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Okaloosa County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32580?
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.