ZIP 32826 (Orlando, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32826: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-528 (4), SR-408 (3) and SR-417 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
256 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32826 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 10 |
| SR-528 | 4 |
| SR-408 | 3 |
| SR-417 | 3 |
| SR-436 | 2 |
| SR-551 | 2 |
| Avalon Park Boulevard | 1 |
| Curry Ford Road | 1 |
| Howell Branch Rd | 1 |
| Lockwood Blvd | 1 |
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 32826 at a glance
| Population | 29,006 |
| Density | 1,526 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,755 |
| Median home value | $222,124 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 128 a year in the 1990s and 590 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 32826
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32826?
6,773 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 192 deaths and 3,277 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32826?
NHTSA data shows SR-50 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32826 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32826?
The worst month is March: 9.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32826?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 256 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32826 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32826?
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.