ZIP 32631 (Earleton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32631: 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 runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Alachua County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in 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
The worst month is November with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32631 is US-301, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-21 (2), SR-24 (2) 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 32631 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alachua County.
- Check whether your routes use US-301, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 15 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 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 32631 at a glance
| Population | 343 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 32631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32631?
1,674 truck crashes have been reported in Alachua County since 2015, with 109 deaths and 961 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32631?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32631: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32631?
The worst month is November: 10.9% of truck crashes in Alachua County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Alachua County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32631 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 32631?
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.