ZIP 32804 (Orlando, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32804: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Florida
Orange County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Florida, Orange County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher after dark.
Orange County at a glance: +117% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (241) to the 2010s (521).
Overview
Since 2015, 6,773 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 3,277 people and killed 192.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% 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
Within this area, I-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-17 (9), SR-436 (5) and SR-50 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 256 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32804 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 12 |
| US-17 | 9 |
| SR-436 | 5 |
| SR-50 | 5 |
| SR-408 | 4 |
| SR-414 | 4 |
| SR-423 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 4 |
| SR-482 | 3 |
| CR-423 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 222 |
| I-4 | 179 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 149 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 118 |
| State Road 91 | 99 |
| I4 Ebo | 98 |
| State Road 417 | 97 |
| SR-417 | 90 |
ZIP 32804 at a glance
| Population | 21,720 |
| Density | 1,172 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,231 |
| Median home value | $560,788 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 128 | — | 12.4 |
| 2000s | 241 | +88% | 11.9 |
| 2010s | 425 | +76% | 12.2 |
| 2020s | 590 | +39% | 15.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 128 to 590. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 16.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 15.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32804
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32804?
6,773 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 192 deaths and 3,277 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32804?
I-4 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32804 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32804?
The worst month is March: 9.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32804?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 256 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32804 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 38.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32804?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.