Taylor County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor 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
3 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Florida
Taylor County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 10.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Taylor County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Taylor County: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 130 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads in Taylor County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-98 (3), US-221 (2) and CR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Taylor County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Look at alternatives to US-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 5 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| CR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 15 |
| US-221 | 8 |
| US-98 | 7 |
| Us Hwy 98 (Sr-30) | 6 |
| Us Hwy 19 (Sr-55) | 6 |
| Us Hwy 221 (Sr-55) | 5 |
| United States Highway 19 | 4 |
| Us Highway 19 (State Road 55) | 3 |
Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 21,843 |
| Land area | 1,043.3 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,849 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +48% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +10% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
ZIP codes in Taylor County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Taylor County
How many truck accidents are there in Taylor County?
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (79 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Taylor County?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Taylor County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County?
Truck crashes in Taylor County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Taylor County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Taylor County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Taylor 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.