Hill 'n Dale, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hill 'n Dale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hill 'n Dale and Hernando County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hernando County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 718 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hernando County compares with Florida
Hernando County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hernando County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hernando County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Hernando County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hernando County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Hernando County has recorded 718 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hill 'n Dale since 2015, this page uses Hernando County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hill 'n Dale since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (5), SR-50 (5), US-41 (4), US-98 (3) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Hill 'n Dale fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hernando County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-50 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| CR-476 | 1 |
| CR-581 | 1 |
| Mcintyre Rd | 1 |
| Preston Rd | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hernando County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 66 |
| State Road 50 | 51 |
| State Road 50 (Cortez Blvd) | 24 |
| Cortez Blvd | 20 |
| Sr-50 (Cortez Blvd) | 16 |
| US-19 | 15 |
| SR-50 | 15 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 13 |
Hill 'n Dale at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34602) | $77,215 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34602) | $279,998 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hernando 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 | 27 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +68% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +12% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +16% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hill 'n Dale
How many truck crashes happen in Hill 'n Dale?
Hernando County has had 718 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 44.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hill 'n Dale?
Truck crashes in Hernando County peak in July, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hill 'n Dale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hernando County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hill 'n Dale compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hernando County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hill 'n Dale?
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.