ZIP 33513 (Bushnell, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33513: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1 in 76 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.3%, vs 3.8% in 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
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 (5). It is followed by SR-471 (4), CR-476 (2) and CR-475 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33513 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.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-471 | 4 |
| CR-476 | 2 |
| CR-475 | 1 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 33513 at a glance
| Population | 14,289 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,597 |
| Median home value | $183,990 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33513
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33513?
Sumter County has had 1,293 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 789 people and killing 65.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33513?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33513: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33513?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Sumter County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33513?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33513 compare 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 33513?
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.