Zolfo Springs, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zolfo Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zolfo 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.
The headline for Hardee County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Hardee County has recorded 403 truck crashes since 2015, with 214 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Zolfo Springs since 2015, this page uses Hardee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Zolfo Springs happened on SR-64 (8), US-17 (8) and SR-66 (5); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Zolfo Springs fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardee County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hardee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 8 |
| US-17 | 8 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
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 |
Zolfo Springs at a glance
| Population | 1,761 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33873) | $54,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33873) | $165,667 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zolfo Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Zolfo Springs?
Hardee County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 214 people and killing 34.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zolfo Springs?
Truck crashes in Hardee County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Zolfo Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hardee County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Zolfo Springs compare with Florida?
Hardee County records 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Zolfo Springs?
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.