Pine Island, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Island: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Island 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 sits below Florida on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Pine Island had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hernando County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Island since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-574 (2), SR-50 (2) and CR-578 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Pine Island 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-574 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-578 | 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 |
Pine Island at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34607) | $66,422 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34607) | $397,802 |
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 Pine Island
How many truck accidents are there in Pine Island?
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hernando County (413 injured, 44 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pine Island?
July has the most truck crashes in Hernando County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Island?
Since 2015, Hernando County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pine Island compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hernando County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pine Island?
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.