Coleman, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coleman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coleman and Sumter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 1,293 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Florida
Sumter County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Florida, Sumter County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sumter County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 1,293 truck crashes since 2015, with 789 people injured and 65 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Coleman since 2015; patterns below come from Sumter County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Coleman with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-44 (7), US-301 (4) and SR-471 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for Coleman fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-44 | 7 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-471 | 3 |
| CR-470 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| CR-466 | 1 |
| CR-475 | 1 |
| Crooked Oaks Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 238 |
| US-301 | 67 |
| SR-44 | 57 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 46 |
| State Road 471 | 35 |
| SR-471 | 33 |
| State Road 44 | 28 |
| Northbound Interstate 75 | 27 |
Coleman at a glance
| Population | 789 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33521) | $62,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 33 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 52 | +59% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 77 | +48% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 117 | +52% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coleman
How many truck crashes happen in Coleman?
Sumter County has had 1,293 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 789 people and killing 65.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coleman?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coleman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coleman?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coleman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Coleman compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 71.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coleman?
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.