Umatilla, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Umatilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Umatilla 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 1,642 people and killed 138.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Umatilla since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
CR-42 leads within 10 miles of Umatilla with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-44 (2), SR-46 (2) and US-441 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.6, vs 5.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Umatilla fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-42 | 3 |
| CR-44 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-437 | 1 |
| CR-44A | 1 |
| CR-452 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| Wolf Branch Rd | 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 |
Umatilla at a glance
| Population | 3,976 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,089 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32784) | $72,201 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32784) | $256,193 |
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 Umatilla
How many truck crashes happen in Umatilla?
Since 2015, 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (1,642 injured, 138 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Umatilla?
NHTSA data shows CR-42 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Umatilla since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Umatilla?
March has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Umatilla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Umatilla compared with Florida?
Marion County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Umatilla?
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.