ZIP 32773 (Sanford, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32773: 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 |
Seminole County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Florida on 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
Since 2015, 1,305 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seminole County. They injured 572 people and killed 42.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32773 is I-4, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-417 (3), SR-46 (3) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 80 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32773 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seminole County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-417 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-436 | 2 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| E Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Howell Branch Rd | 1 |
| Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Lakeshore Drive | 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 32773 at a glance
| Population | 34,032 |
| Density | 476 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,442 |
| Median home value | $292,390 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 105 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 32773
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32773?
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 32773?
I-4 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32773 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32773?
The worst month is April: 10.4% of truck crashes in Seminole County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32773?
80 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32773 compare with Florida?
Seminole County records 23.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32773?
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.