Howey-in-the-Hills, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howey-in-the-Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howey-in-the-Hills and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Florida
Lake County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Lake County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lake County at a glance: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (20%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 1,540 people and killed 117.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Howey-in-the-Hills since 2015, this page uses Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
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 Howey-in-the-Hills since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-91 (7), US-27 (7), CR-33 (5), SR-19 (5) and US-441 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
76 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (20%).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Howey-in-the-Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% 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
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 7 |
| US-27 | 7 |
| CR-33 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| CR-44 | 2 |
| CR-48 | 2 |
| CR-561 | 2 |
| CR-455 | 1 |
| CR-470 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 278 |
| SR-19 | 100 |
| US-441 | 95 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 87 |
| SR-50 | 81 |
| SR-33 | 81 |
| State Road 91 | 76 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 73 |
Howey-in-the-Hills at a glance
| Population | 1,693 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 538 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34737) | $66,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34737) | $388,247 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 69 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 115 | +66% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 129 | +12% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 230 | +79% | 9.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 230 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howey-in-the-Hills
How common are truck crashes in Howey-in-the-Hills?
Lake County has had 2,353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 117.
When do most truck crashes happen in Howey-in-the-Hills?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Howey-in-the-Hills?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 76 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Howey-in-the-Hills compare with Florida?
Lake County records 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Howey-in-the-Hills?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.