ZIP 32736 (Eustis, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32736: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Florida
Lake County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Lake County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lake County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 1,540 people were injured and 117 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% 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, SR-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-46 (4), CR-42 (2) and CR-44A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
76 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32736 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 8 |
| SR-46 | 4 |
| CR-42 | 2 |
| CR-44A | 2 |
| CR-437 | 1 |
| Fort Florida Rd | 1 |
| SR-429 | 1 |
| Wolf Branch Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 278 |
| SR-19 | 100 |
| US-441 | 95 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 87 |
| SR-50 | 81 |
| SR-33 | 81 |
| State Road 91 | 76 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 73 |
ZIP 32736 at a glance
| Population | 12,688 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,542 |
| Median home value | $380,282 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 69 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 115 | +66% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 129 | +12% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 230 | +79% | 9.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 230. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32736?
2,353 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 1,540 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32736?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32736: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32736?
March has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32736?
Garbage trucks were involved in 76 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32736 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32736?
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.