ZIP 32615 (Alachua, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32615: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Alachua County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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%).
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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32615 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-441 (5), CR-231 (2) and SR-235 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32615 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alachua County.
- 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 Alachua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| CR-231 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| CR-235 | 1 |
| CR-235A | 1 |
| CR-236 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 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 32615 at a glance
| Population | 16,771 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,701 |
| Median home value | $295,490 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 147. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32615
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32615?
Since 2015, 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alachua County (961 injured, 109 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32615?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32615 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32615?
November has the most truck crashes in Alachua County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32615?
Since 2015, Alachua County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32615 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alachua County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32615?
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.