ZIP 32612 (Gainesville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32612: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Alachua County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alachua County. They injured 961 people and killed 109.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32612 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 6.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32612 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-22 | 1 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
| Sw 122nd St | 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 32612 at a glance
| Population | 9,157 |
| Density | 3,759 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. 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 32612
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32612?
Since 2015, 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alachua County (961 injured, 109 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32612?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32612 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32612?
The worst month is November: 10.9% of truck crashes in Alachua County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32612?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alachua County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32612 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alachua County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32612?
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.