Webster, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webster 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
Police reported 1,293 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 789 people were injured and 65 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Webster since 2015, this page uses Sumter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webster since 2015: SR-471 (6), SR-50 (6), I-75 (4), CR-476 (2) and CR-48 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Webster fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-471 | 6 |
| SR-50 | 6 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| CR-476 | 2 |
| CR-48 | 2 |
| CR-475 | 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 |
Webster at a glance
| Population | 965 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 385 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33514) | $80,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33514) | $251,700 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Webster
How many truck accidents are there in Webster?
Since 2015, 1,293 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (789 injured, 65 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster?
March has the most truck crashes in Sumter County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Webster?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Webster compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Webster?
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.