ZIP 32771 (Sanford, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32771: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seminole 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Florida
Seminole County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Seminole County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Seminole County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (80 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,305 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seminole County since 2015: 572 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-4 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32771 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-46 (5), US-17 (2) and CR-427 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
80 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32771 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Seminole County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 11 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| E Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Fort Florida Rd | 1 |
| Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1 |
| Mu-13th St | 1 |
| Mu-W 25th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 169 |
| I-4 | 91 |
| SR-434 | 62 |
| SR-436 | 45 |
| State Road 417 | 41 |
| W 1St St | 27 |
| SR-46 | 22 |
| Red Bug Lake Rd | 16 |
ZIP 32771 at a glance
| Population | 62,606 |
| Density | 645 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,868 |
| Median home value | $370,285 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 24 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +173% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 93 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 105 | +13% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 105. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32771
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32771?
Since 2015, 1,305 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seminole County (572 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32771?
NHTSA data shows I-4 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32771 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32771?
Truck crashes in Seminole County peak in April, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32771?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Seminole County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32771 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Seminole County has 23.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32771?
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.