ZIP 32809 (Orlando, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32809: 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 runs above Florida on after dark.
What stands out in Orange County: +117% yearly reported truck crashes went from 241 in the 2000s to 521 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,773 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 3,277 people and killed 192.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-417 (9), SR-91 (9) and US-17 (9).
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).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32809 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Look at alternatives to I-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 10 |
| SR-417 | 9 |
| SR-91 | 9 |
| US-17 | 9 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| CR-423 | 4 |
| Landstreet Rd | 4 |
| SR-408 | 4 |
| SR-423 | 4 |
| CR-527 | 3 |
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 32809 at a glance
| Population | 29,237 |
| Density | 1,087 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,879 |
| Median home value | $320,445 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 128 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 590. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 16.2 a year in 2016–19 and 15.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32809
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32809?
Since 2015, 6,773 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (3,277 injured, 192 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32809?
Since 2015, I-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32809: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32809?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in March, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32809?
256 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32809 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32809?
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.