ZIP 32784 (Umatilla, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32784: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
9.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Florida
Marion County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 2,758 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,642 people injured and 138 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-44 (2) and CR-452 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 9.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32784 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to CR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-42 | 3 |
| CR-44 | 2 |
| CR-452 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 585 |
| US-441 | 211 |
| SR-40 | 83 |
| US-27 | 83 |
| US-301 | 79 |
| County Road 484 | 53 |
| State Road 40 | 52 |
| State Road 326 | 51 |
ZIP 32784 at a glance
| Population | 10,019 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,201 |
| Median home value | $256,193 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 35 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 104 | +198% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +43% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 270 | +82% | 9.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 270 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 10.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32784
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32784?
Since 2015, 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (1,642 injured, 138 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32784?
CR-42 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32784 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32784?
March has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32784?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32784 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32784?
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.