North Weeki Wachee, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Weeki Wachee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Weeki Wachee 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 |
Compared with Florida, Hernando County is lower on 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).
Hernando County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hernando County. They injured 413 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North Weeki Wachee since 2015; patterns below come from Hernando County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-50 leads within 10 miles of North Weeki Wachee with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-578 (4), US-41 (3) and US-98 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for North Weeki Wachee fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 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 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Corporate Blvd | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 |
North Weeki Wachee at a glance
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34613) | $58,596 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34613) | $222,032 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Weeki Wachee
How common are truck crashes in North Weeki Wachee?
718 truck crashes have been reported in Hernando County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Weeki Wachee?
Since 2015, SR-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Weeki Wachee: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Weeki Wachee?
July has the most truck crashes in Hernando County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Weeki Wachee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hernando County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does North Weeki Wachee compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Hernando County records 28.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Weeki Wachee?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.