Inglis, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Inglis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Inglis 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. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Levy County. They injured 169 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Inglis since 2015, this page uses Levy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of Inglis with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-495 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Inglis fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Levy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
| CR-495 | 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 |
Inglis at a glance
| Population | 1,622 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 474 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34498) | $60,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34498) | $318,405 |
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 Inglis
How common are truck crashes in Inglis?
Levy County has had 214 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Inglis?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Inglis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Inglis?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Levy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Inglis?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Levy County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Inglis 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 Inglis?
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.