Pasadena Hills, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pasadena Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pasadena Hills 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 |
Compared with Florida, Pasco County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pasadena Hills: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pasadena Hills per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pasco County. They injured 991 people and killed 94.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pasadena Hills 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-301 leads within 10 miles of Pasadena Hills with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (4), US-98 (3) and CR-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 77 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
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 Pasadena Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Pasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 8 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| CR-54 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| CR-35 Old Lakeland Hwy | 1 |
| CR-35A | 1 |
| CR-535 | 1 |
| CR-579 | 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 |
Pasadena Hills at a glance
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33545) | $118,889 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33545) | $402,463 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 162. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pasadena Hills
How many truck accidents are there in Pasadena Hills?
Pasco County has had 1,834 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 991 people and killing 94.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pasadena Hills?
US-301 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pasadena Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pasadena Hills?
March has the most truck crashes in Pasco County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pasadena Hills?
77 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pasco County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pasadena Hills compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasco County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pasadena Hills?
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.