Meadow Oaks, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meadow Oaks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meadow Oaks and Pasco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pasco County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pasco County compares with Florida
Pasco County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pasco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pasco County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Pasco County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pasco County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Pasco County has recorded 1,834 truck crashes since 2015, with 991 people injured and 94 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Meadow Oaks since 2015, this page uses Pasco County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% 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, SR-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-19 (5), CR-578 (4) and CR-1 Little Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
77 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is December, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 13.5 deaths compared with 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Meadow Oaks fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pasco County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 7 |
| US-19 | 5 |
| CR-578 | 4 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 2 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| Bourbon Street | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Denton Ave | 1 |
| Maryland Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pasco County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 54 | 185 |
| State Road 52 | 163 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 72 |
| I-75 | 69 |
| SR-54 | 52 |
| US-19 | 40 |
| SR-52 | 33 |
| US-301 | 29 |
Meadow Oaks at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34669) | $58,638 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34669) | $245,393 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pasco 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 | 41 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 99 | +141% | 8.1 |
| 2010s | 126 | +27% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 162 | +29% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 162. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meadow Oaks
How many truck accidents are there in Meadow Oaks?
Since 2015, 1,834 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pasco County (991 injured, 94 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meadow Oaks?
NHTSA data shows SR-52 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meadow Oaks since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Meadow Oaks?
Truck crashes in Pasco County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Meadow Oaks?
Garbage trucks were involved in 77 reported crashes in Pasco County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Meadow Oaks compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasco County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meadow Oaks?
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.