ZIP 32619 (Bell, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32619: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gilchrist 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 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilchrist County compares with Florida
Gilchrist County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilchrist County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilchrist County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Gilchrist County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Gilchrist County at a glance: 11.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Gilchrist County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-129 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-47 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32619 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-129, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Gilchrist County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-129 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilchrist County) |
|---|---|
| US-129 | 16 |
| SR-26 | 14 |
| SR-47 | 7 |
| Cr-232 | 4 |
| State Road 47 | 3 |
| Se State Road 26 | 3 |
| Cr-340 | 2 |
| State Road 26 | 2 |
ZIP 32619 at a glance
| Population | 5,074 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,795 |
| Median home value | $168,063 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilchrist 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +92% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32619
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32619?
72 truck crashes have been reported in Gilchrist County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 28 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32619?
Since 2015, US-129 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32619: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32619?
Truck crashes in Gilchrist County peak in September, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32619?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gilchrist County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32619 compare with Florida?
Gilchrist County records 30.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32619?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.