ZIP 32610 (Gainesville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32610: 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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Alachua County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Alachua County has recorded 1,674 truck crashes since 2015, with 961 people injured and 109 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 (12). It is followed by SR-24 (3), US-441 (3) and SR-26 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32610 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alachua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| CR-2052 | 1 |
| Mu-53rd Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 32610 at a glance
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 147 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32610
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32610?
Since 2015, 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alachua County (961 injured, 109 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32610?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32610 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32610?
The worst month is November: 10.9% of truck crashes in Alachua County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Alachua County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32610 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Alachua County has 50.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32610?
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.