East Williston, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Williston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Williston 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 |
Compared with Florida, Levy County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Levy County: 1.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 214 crashes involving commercial trucks in Levy County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
East Williston had 0 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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-121 (4), US-41 (4) and CR-241 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for East Williston fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Levy County.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| CR-241 | 1 |
| I-75 | 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 |
East Williston at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32696) | $61,020 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32696) | $230,300 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 East Williston
How common are truck crashes in East Williston?
214 truck crashes have been reported in Levy County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 169 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Williston?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Williston since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Williston?
Truck crashes in Levy County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Williston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Levy County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in East Williston compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Levy County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Williston?
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.