Thonotosassa, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thonotosassa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thonotosassa 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hillsborough County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hillsborough County since 2015: 3,694 people were injured and 251 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Thonotosassa had 31 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hillsborough County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Thonotosassa is US-301, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-4 (13), I-75 (12) and SR-574 (6).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Thonotosassa fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-301, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hillsborough County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 15 |
| I-4 | 13 |
| I-75 | 12 |
| SR-574 | 6 |
| SR-60 | 6 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| US-92 | 3 |
| CR-579 | 2 |
| Columbus Dr | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Thonotosassa at a glance
| Land area | 26.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33584) | $72,267 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33584) | $310,815 |
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 Thonotosassa
How many truck crashes happen in Thonotosassa?
Since 2015, 7,982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsborough County (3,694 injured, 251 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thonotosassa?
NHTSA data shows US-301 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thonotosassa since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thonotosassa?
Truck crashes in Hillsborough County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Thonotosassa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 264 reported crashes in Hillsborough County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Thonotosassa compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsborough County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Thonotosassa?
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.