Crystal River, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal River and Citrus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Citrus County numbers.
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 6.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Citrus County compares with Florida
Citrus County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Citrus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Citrus County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Citrus County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Citrus County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.0%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Citrus County. They injured 205 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 43 truck crashes were reported in Crystal River since 2015; patterns below come from Citrus County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% 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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of Crystal River with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-491 (2), CR-495 (1) and Mu-Fort Island Trl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 8.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is December, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 6.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Crystal River fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Citrus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 7 |
| CR-491 | 2 |
| CR-495 | 1 |
| Mu-Fort Island Trl | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Citrus County) |
|---|---|
| E Gulf To Lake Hwy | 20 |
| US-19 | 19 |
| State Road 44 | 17 |
| N Suncoast Blvd | 14 |
| W Gulf To Lake Hwy | 11 |
| N Lecanto Hwy | 11 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| S Florida Ave | 10 |
Crystal River at a glance
| Population | 3,661 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 479 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Citrus 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 | 13 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +79% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal River
How many truck accidents are there in Crystal River?
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Citrus County (205 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crystal River?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal River since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crystal River?
The worst month is September: 11.0% of truck crashes in Citrus County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crystal River?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Citrus County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crystal River compared with Florida?
Citrus County records 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal River?
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.