ZIP 32162 (The Villages, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32162: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter County, 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
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.
Sumter County at a glance: 1 in 76 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 3.8% across 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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-301 (9), SR-44 (7) and US-27 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32162 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-301 | 9 |
| SR-44 | 7 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-475 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-466 | 1 |
| CR-484 | 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 |
ZIP 32162 at a glance
| Population | 55,424 |
| Density | 940 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,119 |
| Median home value | $382,776 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32162
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32162?
1,293 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 789 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 32162?
I-75 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32162 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32162?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32162?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32162 compared with Florida?
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 ZIP 32162?
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.