Temple Terrace, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Temple Terrace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Temple Terrace 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 |
Compared with Florida, Hillsborough County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hillsborough County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsborough County. They injured 3,694 people and killed 251.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 50 truck crashes reported in Temple Terrace since 2015, this page uses Hillsborough County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Temple Terrace is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-41 (13), US-301 (12) and I-4 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
264 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Temple Terrace fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% 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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| US-41 | 13 |
| US-301 | 12 |
| I-4 | 10 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-580 | 5 |
| SR-574 | 4 |
| US-92 | 3 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
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 |
Temple Terrace at a glance
| Population | 27,588 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,649 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33637) | $63,323 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33637) | $216,190 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 193 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 715. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 19.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Temple Terrace
How many truck accidents are there in Temple Terrace?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Temple Terrace?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Temple Terrace since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Temple Terrace?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hillsborough County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Temple Terrace?
Since 2015, Hillsborough County has reported 264 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Temple Terrace compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Hillsborough County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Temple Terrace?
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.