ZIP 32738 (Deltona, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Volusia 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
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Volusia County compares with Florida
Volusia County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Volusia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Volusia County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Florida, Volusia County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Volusia County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks in Volusia County since 2015: 1,255 people were injured and 108 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% 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
I-4 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32738 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-46 (2), US-17 (2) and Courtland Blve (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
105 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32738 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Volusia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Volusia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 6 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| Courtland Blve | 1 |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1 |
| Mu-13th St | 1 |
| Mu-W 25th St | 1 |
| SR-15A | 1 |
| SR-415 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Volusia County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 441 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 278 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 54 |
| I-95 | 45 |
| W International Speedway Blvd | 39 |
| SR-44 | 38 |
| I-4 | 33 |
| State Road 44 | 33 |
ZIP 32738 at a glance
| Population | 49,368 |
| Density | 740 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,224 |
| Median home value | $286,536 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Volusia 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 | 72 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +45% | 9.0 |
| 2010s | 172 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 212 | +23% | 8.4 |
In the 1990s about 72 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 212. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32738
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32738?
2,497 truck crashes have been reported in Volusia County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 1,255 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32738?
I-4 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32738 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32738?
Truck crashes in Volusia County peak in July, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32738?
Since 2015, Volusia County has reported 105 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32738 compared with Florida?
Volusia County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32738?
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.