Southeast Arcadia, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southeast Arcadia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southeast Arcadia and DeSoto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeSoto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeSoto County compares with Florida
DeSoto County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeSoto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeSoto County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, DeSoto County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
DeSoto County at a glance: 9.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeSoto County. They injured 246 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Southeast Arcadia had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeSoto County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Southeast Arcadia since 2015: SR-70 (7), US-17 (7), SR-31 (4), CR-769 (2) and SR-72 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Southeast Arcadia fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 7 |
| US-17 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| CR-769 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-661 | 1 |
| CR-760A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeSoto County) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 52 |
| State Road 70 | 41 |
| US-17 | 26 |
| SR-31 | 20 |
| Us-17 (Sr-35) | 20 |
| Cr-769 | 19 |
| State Road 31 | 18 |
| Us 17 (Sr 35) | 15 |
Southeast Arcadia at a glance
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeSoto 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +20% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | +45% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +95% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southeast Arcadia
How common are truck crashes in Southeast Arcadia?
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (246 injured, 42 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Southeast Arcadia?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southeast Arcadia?
Since 2015, DeSoto County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Southeast Arcadia compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeSoto County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southeast Arcadia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.