Frostproof, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frostproof: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frostproof and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Florida
Polk County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Polk County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Frostproof: US-27 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Frostproof since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,582 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 3,056 people and killed 257.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Frostproof since 2015, this page uses Polk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.1% 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
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: Mu-Walk In Water Rd (1), Old Avon Park Rd (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 138 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is February, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Frostproof fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Polk County.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 8 |
| Mu-Walk In Water Rd | 1 |
| Old Avon Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 431 |
| SR-27 | 354 |
| US-27 | 160 |
| US-98 | 158 |
| Sr25 (Highway 27) | 139 |
| US-92 | 128 |
| I-4 | 115 |
| SR-98 | 92 |
Frostproof at a glance
| Population | 3,467 |
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Density | 305 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33843) | $50,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33843) | $105,553 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 96 | — | 18.1 |
| 2000s | 258 | +167% | 19.4 |
| 2010s | 319 | +24% | 14.2 |
| 2020s | 539 | +69% | 21.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 96 a year in the 1990s and 539 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 18.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 21.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frostproof
How common are truck crashes in Frostproof?
Since 2015, 5,582 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (3,056 injured, 257 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Frostproof?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frostproof: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Frostproof?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Frostproof?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Frostproof compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 56.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Frostproof?
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.