ZIP 33538 (Lake Panasoffkee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33538: 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.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,293 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 789 people were injured and 65 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33538 is I-75, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-44 (8), US-301 (4) and US-41 (2).
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 33538 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-466 | 1 |
| CR-475 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 33538 at a glance
| Population | 6,132 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,921 |
| Median home value | $161,052 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33538
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33538?
1,293 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 789 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33538?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33538 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33538?
March has the most truck crashes in Sumter County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33538?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33538 compare with Florida?
Sumter County records 71.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33538?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.