Timber Pines, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Timber Pines: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Timber Pines 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. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hernando County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Timber Pines since 2015; patterns below come from Hernando County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-578 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-52 (3), CR-574 (2) and SR-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Timber Pines fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use CR-578, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-578 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| SR-589 | 2 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 1 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Corporate Blvd | 1 |
| Denton Ave | 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 |
Timber Pines at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34606) | $57,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34606) | $253,181 |
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 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 Timber Pines
How common are truck crashes in Timber Pines?
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hernando County (413 injured, 44 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Timber Pines?
Since 2015, CR-578 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Timber Pines: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Timber Pines?
Truck crashes in Hernando County peak in July, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Timber Pines?
Since 2015, Hernando County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Timber Pines compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 28.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hernando County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Timber Pines?
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.