ZIP 34267 (Fort Ogden, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34267: 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 |
DeSoto County sits below Florida 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.
The headline for DeSoto County: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
DeSoto County has recorded 431 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34267 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-769 (4), US-17 (4), I-75 (3), SR-31 (3) and CR-761 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 34267 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-769 | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| CR-761 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-661 | 1 |
| CR-760A | 1 |
| Loveland Blvd | 1 |
| Veterans Blvd | 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 34267 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34267
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34267?
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (246 injured, 42 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34267?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34267?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34267 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 101.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeSoto County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34267?
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.