Rainbow Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rainbow Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rainbow Park and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Florida
Marion County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Marion County has recorded 2,758 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,642 people injured and 138 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rainbow Park since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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). After it: US-41 (4), CR-484 (3) and CR-225A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 9.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rainbow Park fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| CR-484 | 3 |
| CR-225A | 2 |
| 103rd Ln | 1 |
| CR-326 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Sw Rainbow Lakes Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 585 |
| US-441 | 211 |
| SR-40 | 83 |
| US-27 | 83 |
| US-301 | 79 |
| County Road 484 | 53 |
| State Road 40 | 52 |
| State Road 326 | 51 |
Rainbow Park at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34481) | $57,324 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34481) | $262,223 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 35 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 104 | +198% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +43% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 270 | +82% | 9.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 270 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rainbow Park
How common are truck crashes in Rainbow Park?
Marion County has had 2,758 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,642 people and killing 138.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rainbow Park?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rainbow Park: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rainbow Park?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rainbow Park?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rainbow Park compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 55.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rainbow Park?
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.