Fort Green Springs, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Green Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Green Springs and Hardee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardee County compares with Florida
Hardee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Hardee County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hardee County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardee County since 2015: 214 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fort Green Springs since 2015, this page uses Hardee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of Fort Green Springs with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-64 (4), SR-62 (2) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Fort Green Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hardee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardee County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 51 |
| SR-64 | 35 |
| SR-66 | 33 |
| State Road 64 | 28 |
| SR-35 | 26 |
| SR-62 | 21 |
| State Road 66 | 21 |
| Us 17 (Sr 35) | 15 |
Fort Green Springs at a glance
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33834) | $60,817 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33834) | $113,371 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardee 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 | 7 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +170% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +51% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +32% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Green Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Green Springs?
Hardee County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 214 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Green Springs?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Green Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Green Springs?
Truck crashes in Hardee County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fort Green Springs?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardee County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Fort Green Springs compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fort Green Springs?
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.