Seminole County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seminole County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Florida
Seminole County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 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) | 21.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Seminole County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seminole County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.2%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Seminole County has recorded 1,305 truck crashes since 2015, with 572 people injured and 42 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
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, I-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-417 (3), SR-46 (3) and US-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 80 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Seminole County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seminole County.
- Look at alternatives to I-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Seminole 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 Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 8 |
| SR-417 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-436 | 2 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| E Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Howell Branch Rd | 1 |
| Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Lockwood Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 169 |
| I-4 | 91 |
| SR-434 | 62 |
| SR-436 | 45 |
| State Road 417 | 41 |
| W 1St St | 27 |
| SR-46 | 22 |
| Red Bug Lake Rd | 16 |
Seminole County at a glance
| Population | 494,605 |
| Land area | 309.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,599 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,052 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 24 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +173% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 93 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 105 | +13% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 105 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Seminole County
ZIP codes in Seminole County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Seminole County
How many truck accidents are there in Seminole County?
1,305 truck crashes have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 572 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Seminole County?
I-4 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Seminole County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Seminole County?
Truck crashes in Seminole County peak in April, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Seminole County?
80 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Seminole County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Seminole County records 23.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seminole County?
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.