ZIP 34268 (Nocatee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34268: 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.
DeSoto County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34268 since 2015: SR-70 (7), US-17 (7), CR-769 (4), SR-31 (4) and CR-761 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34268 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 7 |
| US-17 | 7 |
| CR-769 | 4 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| CR-761 | 2 |
| 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 34268 at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,512 |
| 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 |
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 34268
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34268?
431 truck crashes have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 246 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34268?
March has the most truck crashes in DeSoto County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34268?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34268 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
DeSoto County records 101.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34268?
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.