Floral City, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floral City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Floral City 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 |
Citrus County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Citrus County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (34 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Citrus County. They injured 205 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Floral City since 2015, this page uses Citrus County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Floral City is US-98, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-476 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-48 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Floral City fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-98 | 3 |
| CR-476 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| CR-481 | 1 |
| CR-491 Lecanto Hwy | 1 |
| I-75 | 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 |
Floral City at a glance
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34436) | $55,802 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34436) | $207,151 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Floral City
How common are truck crashes in Floral City?
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Citrus County (205 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Floral City?
NHTSA data shows US-98 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Floral City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Floral City?
September has the most truck crashes in Citrus County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Floral City?
Since 2015, Citrus County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Floral City compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Citrus County has 19.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Floral City?
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.