Levy County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Levy County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Levy County compares with Florida
Levy County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Levy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Levy County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 12.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Levy County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Levy County: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Levy County has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-27 (4), SR-121 (3) and US-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Levy County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Levy County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Levy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Levy County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| CR-241 | 1 |
| CR-346A Nw 160Th St | 1 |
| SR-500 | 1 |
| US-27A | 1 |
| US-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Levy County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 33 |
| SR-121 | 21 |
| US-41 | 19 |
| N Young Blvd | 13 |
| State Road 121 | 11 |
| SR-24 | 9 |
| Us Highway 27 Alternate | 6 |
| US-27 | 6 |
Levy County at a glance
| Population | 47,765 |
| Land area | 1,118.3 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,377 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Levy 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +85% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Levy County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Levy County
How many truck crashes happen in Levy County?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Levy County (169 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Levy County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Levy County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Levy County?
Truck crashes in Levy County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Levy County?
Since 2015, Levy County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Levy County compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Levy County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Levy County?
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.