ZIP 33543 (Wesley Chapel, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pasco 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
13.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pasco County compares with Florida
Pasco County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pasco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pasco County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Pasco County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pasco County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Pasco County has recorded 1,834 truck crashes since 2015, with 991 people injured and 94 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% 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 33543 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (10), US-301 (10), SR-54 (3), I-275 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 77 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (17%).
They recorded 13.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33543 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-301 | 10 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-579 | 1 |
| CR-579A | 1 |
| CR-583 Ehren Cutoff | 1 |
| Copeland Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pasco County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 54 | 185 |
| State Road 52 | 163 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 72 |
| I-75 | 69 |
| SR-54 | 52 |
| US-19 | 40 |
| SR-52 | 33 |
| US-301 | 29 |
ZIP 33543 at a glance
| Population | 40,648 |
| Density | 598 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,349 |
| Median home value | $396,737 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pasco 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 | 41 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 99 | +141% | 8.1 |
| 2010s | 126 | +27% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 162 | +29% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 162 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33543?
Pasco County has had 1,834 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 991 people and killing 94.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33543?
Truck crashes in Pasco County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33543?
Since 2015, Pasco County has reported 77 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33543 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pasco County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33543?
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.