ZIP 34269 (Arcadia, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34269: 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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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
Police reported 431 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeSoto County since 2015: 246 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
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 34269 is CR-769, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (3), US-17 (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 34269 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-769 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-769 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| US-17 | 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 34269 at a glance
| Population | 5,013 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,636 |
| Median home value | $217,118 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34269?
DeSoto County has had 431 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 246 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34269?
Since 2015, CR-769 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34269: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34269?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34269?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34269 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 34269?
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.