Bronson, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bronson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bronson and Levy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Levy County numbers.
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 |
Levy County sits below Florida 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Levy County has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Bronson had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Levy County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of Bronson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-241 (1), SR-500 (1) and US-27A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Bronson fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-241 | 1 |
| SR-500 | 1 |
| US-27A | 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 |
Bronson at a glance
| Population | 1,263 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 295 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32621) | $56,630 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32621) | $138,650 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bronson
How many truck accidents are there in Bronson?
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 Bronson?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bronson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bronson?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Levy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bronson?
Since 2015, Levy County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bronson compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Levy County has 38.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bronson?
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.