Masaryktown, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Masaryktown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Masaryktown 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hernando County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hernando County. They injured 413 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Masaryktown since 2015, this page uses Hernando County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
Within this area, SR-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-578 (4), SR-52 (4) and US-41 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Masaryktown fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hernando County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 5 |
| CR-578 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| CR-581 | 2 |
| SR-589 | 2 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Corporate Blvd | 1 |
| Mcintyre Rd | 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 |
Masaryktown at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34604) | $84,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34604) | $294,517 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Masaryktown
How common are truck crashes in Masaryktown?
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hernando County (413 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Masaryktown?
SR-50 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Masaryktown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Masaryktown?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hernando County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Masaryktown?
Since 2015, Hernando County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Masaryktown compare with Florida?
Hernando County records 28.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Masaryktown?
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.