ZIP 32641 (Gainesville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32641: 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,674 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alachua County. They injured 961 people and killed 109.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-301 (5), SR-24 (4) and US-441 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 6.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32641 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alachua County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 9 |
| US-301 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-2052 | 1 |
| Mu-53rd Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 32641 at a glance
| Population | 13,963 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,223 |
| Median home value | $143,971 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 32641
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32641?
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 32641?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32641: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32641?
November has the most truck crashes in Alachua County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32641?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alachua County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32641 compared with Florida?
Alachua County records 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32641?
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.