ZIP 32163 (The Villages, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32163: 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 |
Sumter County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on 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
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.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.9% 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-44 (7), US-301 (4) and CR-44 (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 ZIP 32163 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 | 9 |
| SR-44 | 7 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| CR-44 | 3 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-33 | 2 |
| CR-470 | 2 |
| CR-466 | 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 |
ZIP 32163 at a glance
| Population | 28,549 |
| Density | 583 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,775 |
| Median home value | $501,340 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32163
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32163?
1,293 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 789 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32163?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32163: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 32163?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32163?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32163 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32163?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.