Keystone, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keystone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keystone and Hillsborough County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hillsborough County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsborough County compares with Florida
Hillsborough County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsborough County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Hillsborough County has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hillsborough County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Hillsborough County has recorded 7,982 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,694 people injured and 251 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Keystone since 2015, this page uses Hillsborough County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% 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
SR-54 leads within 10 miles of Keystone with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-19 (5), US-41 (3) and Anderson Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 264 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Keystone fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hillsborough County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 7 |
| US-19 | 5 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
| CR-584 | 2 |
| CR-589 | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-580 | 2 |
| SR-589 | 2 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsborough County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 266 |
| I-4 | 207 |
| I-275 | 155 |
| US-301 | 147 |
| I-75 (Sr-93A) | 140 |
| I-4 (Sr-400) | 136 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 96 |
| US-41 | 80 |
Keystone at a glance
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33556) | $149,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33556) | $625,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsborough 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 | 193 | — | 21.2 |
| 2000s | 402 | +108% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 528 | +31% | 14.6 |
| 2020s | 715 | +35% | 21.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 193 a year in the 1990s and 715 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 19.2 a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keystone
How many truck accidents are there in Keystone?
7,982 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsborough County since 2015, with 251 deaths and 3,694 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Keystone?
SR-54 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Keystone since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Keystone?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Keystone?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Keystone compare with Florida?
Hillsborough County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Keystone?
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.