ZIP 32697 (Worthington Springs, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32697: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
0 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Florida
Union County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Union County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Union County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 71 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
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 32697 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-121 (2), SR-235 (2) and CR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Union County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32697 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| CR-231 | 1 |
| CR-236 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 121 | 20 |
| SR-121 | 19 |
| SR-100 | 9 |
| State Road 100 | 7 |
| State Road 238 | 6 |
| County Road 231 | 4 |
| Sw Sr-121 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
ZIP 32697 at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Density | 264 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,000 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +105% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32697
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32697?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (71 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32697?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32697 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32697?
March has the most truck crashes in Union County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32697?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32697 compare with Florida?
Union County records 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32697?
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.