ZIP 32607 (Gainesville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alachua 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alachua County compares with Florida
Alachua County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alachua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alachua County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Alachua County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Alachua County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alachua County since 2015: 961 people were injured and 109 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come US-441 (4), SR-26 (3) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 6.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32607 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alachua County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alachua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-2052 | 1 |
| CR-235 | 1 |
| Mu-53rd Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alachua County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 193 |
| US-301 | 102 |
| Martin Luther King Blvd | 24 |
| SR-93 | 24 |
| US-441 | 23 |
| State Road 24 | 22 |
| State Road 26 | 21 |
| Sr 24 (Ne Waldo Rd) | 16 |
ZIP 32607 at a glance
| Population | 35,720 |
| Density | 1,096 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,987 |
| Median home value | $318,201 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alachua 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 | 44 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 98 | +122% | 6.4 |
| 2010s | 120 | +22% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 147 | +23% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 147. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32607
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32607?
Alachua County has had 1,674 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 961 people and killing 109.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32607?
I-75 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32607 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32607?
November has the most truck crashes in Alachua County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32607?
Since 2015, Alachua County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32607 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Alachua County has 50.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32607?
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.