Dixie County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dixie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dixie County compares with Florida
Dixie County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dixie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dixie County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Dixie County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Dixie County at a glance: March worst month: 21.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 57 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dixie County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (21.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Dixie County happened on US-19 (2), CR-317 (1) and Mu-Ne 316th Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dixie County.
Route planning tips for Dixie County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dixie County.
- 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 Dixie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dixie County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-317 | 1 |
| Mu-Ne 316th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dixie County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 26 |
| SR-349 | 4 |
| County Road 351 | 2 |
| Cr-348 | 2 |
| Cr-349 | 2 |
| Se Highway 19 | 2 |
| 150 5Th St | 1 |
| County Road 358 | 1 |
Dixie County at a glance
| Population | 17,614 |
| Land area | 705.0 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dixie 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 6 | +77% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 4 | -34% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | +10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dixie County
ZIP codes in Dixie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dixie County
How many truck accidents are there in Dixie County?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Dixie County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dixie County?
Truck crashes in Dixie County peak in March, with 21.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dixie County?
Since 2015, Dixie County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Dixie County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Dixie County records 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dixie County?
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.