ZIP 32626 (Chiefland, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32626: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Levy 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
4 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Levy County compares with Florida
Levy County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Levy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Levy County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 12.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Levy County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Levy County: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Levy County has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32626 happened on US-19 (2), US-27 (1) and US-92 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 32626 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Levy County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter 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 Levy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Levy County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 33 |
| SR-121 | 21 |
| US-41 | 19 |
| N Young Blvd | 13 |
| State Road 121 | 11 |
| SR-24 | 9 |
| Us Highway 27 Alternate | 6 |
| US-27 | 6 |
ZIP 32626 at a glance
| Population | 8,709 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,433 |
| Median home value | $173,449 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Levy 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +85% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32626
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32626?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Levy County (169 injured, 20 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32626?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Levy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32626?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Levy County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32626 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Levy County has 38.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32626?
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.