ZIP 32744 (Lake Helen, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32744: 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). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Volusia County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Volusia County. They injured 1,255 people and killed 108.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32744 since 2015: I-4 (4), SR-44 (4), US-92 (3), CR-4047 (1) and Courtland Blve (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 105 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32744 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Volusia County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-44 | 4 |
| US-92 | 3 |
| CR-4047 | 1 |
| Courtland Blve | 1 |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1 |
| SR-15A | 1 |
| SR-415 | 1 |
| SR-472 | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 32744 at a glance
| Population | 3,634 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,599 |
| Median home value | $463,504 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 212. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 32744
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32744?
2,497 truck crashes have been reported in Volusia County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 1,255 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32744?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Volusia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32744?
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 32744 compared with Florida?
Volusia County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32744?
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.