Longwood, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Longwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Longwood and Seminole County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seminole County numbers.
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 runs above Florida on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seminole County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Seminole County has recorded 1,305 truck crashes since 2015, with 572 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 168 truck crashes reported in Longwood since 2015, this page uses Seminole County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Longwood is I-4, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-17 (5), SR-414 (4) and SR-436 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 80 crashes, 6.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Longwood 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 12 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-414 | 4 |
| SR-436 | 4 |
| SR-46 | 4 |
| SR-417 | 3 |
| Apopka Blvd | 1 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| Clarcona Ocoee Road | 1 |
| E Lake Mary 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 |
Longwood at a glance
| Population | 17,089 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,094 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32750) | $86,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32750) | $383,013 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 105. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Longwood
How many truck accidents are there in Longwood?
Since 2015, 1,305 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seminole County (572 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Longwood?
NHTSA data shows I-4 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Longwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Longwood?
April has the most truck crashes in Seminole County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Longwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Seminole County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Longwood compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 23.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seminole County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Longwood?
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.