Hamilton County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton 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 508 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Florida
Hamilton County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 307.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 8.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 5.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Florida for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hamilton County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 508 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 220 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (6.1%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hamilton County is I-75, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-6 (3), US-129 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for Hamilton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 136 |
| SR-93 | 26 |
| State Road 93 | 16 |
| US-41 | 15 |
| US-129 | 13 |
| SR-6 | 12 |
| State Road 6 | 12 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 11 |
Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 14,334 |
| Land area | 514.3 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,451 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +64% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +116% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +76% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hamilton County
ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton County
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has had 508 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 220 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hamilton County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Hamilton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County?
July has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamilton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hamilton County compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 307.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hamilton County?
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.