ZIP 34266 (Arcadia, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34266: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeSoto 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
11 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeSoto County compares with Florida
DeSoto County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeSoto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeSoto County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, DeSoto 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 DeSoto County: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeSoto County. They injured 246 people and killed 42.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34266 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (5), SR-31 (4) and SR-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34266 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-661 | 1 |
| CR-760A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeSoto County) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 52 |
| State Road 70 | 41 |
| US-17 | 26 |
| SR-31 | 20 |
| Us-17 (Sr-35) | 20 |
| Cr-769 | 19 |
| State Road 31 | 18 |
| Us 17 (Sr 35) | 15 |
ZIP 34266 at a glance
| Population | 29,863 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,972 |
| Median home value | $177,000 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeSoto 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 | 13 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +20% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | +45% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +95% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34266
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34266?
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (246 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34266?
Since 2015, US-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34266: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34266?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34266?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34266 compare with Florida?
DeSoto County records 101.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34266?
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.