Apopka, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Apopka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Apopka compares with Florida
Apopka against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Apopka stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Apopka | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Apopka is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Apopka at a glance: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Apopka: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Apopka. They injured 189 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-414 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-4 (3), SR-46 (3) and SR-429 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Apopka fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-414, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Apopka
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-414 | 4 |
| I-4 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| SR-429 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| Apopka Blvd | 1 |
| CR-437 | 1 |
| CR-437A | 1 |
| CR-438 | 1 |
| CR-45 Sadler Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Apopka) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 29 |
| Cr-437A | 16 |
| Sr-429-Toll | 16 |
| SR-429 | 11 |
| Daniel Webster Western Beltway | 6 |
| Apopka Boulevard | 4 |
| Round Lake Road | 4 |
| Kelly Park Rd | 4 |
Apopka at a glance
| Population | 62,777 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,785 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Apopka 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 | 5 | — | 12.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +144% | 11.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | +32% | 12.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | +47% | 15.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 16.2 a year in 2016–19, 15.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Apopka
How common are truck crashes in Apopka?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Apopka (189 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Apopka?
SR-414 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Apopka since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Apopka?
August has the most truck crashes in Apopka, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Apopka?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Apopka since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Apopka compared with Florida?
Apopka records 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Apopka?
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.