ZIP 32798 (Zellwood, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32798: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Florida
Orange County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Orange County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: after dark.
Orange County at a glance: +117% yearly reported truck crashes went from 241 in the 2000s to 521 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 6,773 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 3,277 people were injured and 192 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32798 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-429 (2), SR-46 (2), US-441 (2), Apopka Blvd (1) and CR-437 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 256 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32798 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orange County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-429 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| Apopka Blvd | 1 |
| CR-437 | 1 |
| CR-437A | 1 |
| CR-45 Sadler Rd | 1 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| Jones Ave | 1 |
| Plymouth Sorrento Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 222 |
| I-4 | 179 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 149 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 118 |
| State Road 91 | 99 |
| I4 Ebo | 98 |
| State Road 417 | 97 |
| SR-417 | 90 |
ZIP 32798 at a glance
| Population | 2,782 |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,178 |
| Median home value | $171,011 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 128 | — | 12.4 |
| 2000s | 241 | +88% | 11.9 |
| 2010s | 425 | +76% | 12.2 |
| 2020s | 590 | +39% | 15.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 128 a year in the 1990s and 590 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 16.2 a year in 2016–19, 15.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32798
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32798?
Since 2015, 6,773 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (3,277 injured, 192 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32798?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32798?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 256 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 32798 compare with Florida?
Orange County records 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32798?
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.