ZIP 34428 (Crystal River, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34428: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Citrus 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Citrus County compares with Florida
Citrus County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Citrus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Citrus County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Citrus 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).
Citrus County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.0%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Citrus County. They injured 205 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-495 (1), Mu-Fort Island Trl (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 8.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 6.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34428 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% 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
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 Citrus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 6 |
| CR-495 | 1 |
| Mu-Fort Island Trl | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Citrus County) |
|---|---|
| E Gulf To Lake Hwy | 20 |
| US-19 | 19 |
| State Road 44 | 17 |
| N Suncoast Blvd | 14 |
| W Gulf To Lake Hwy | 11 |
| N Lecanto Hwy | 11 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| S Florida Ave | 10 |
ZIP 34428 at a glance
| Population | 10,163 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,779 |
| Median home value | $263,517 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Citrus 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +79% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34428?
383 truck crashes have been reported in Citrus County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 205 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34428?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34428: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34428?
September has the most truck crashes in Citrus County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34428?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Citrus County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34428 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Citrus County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34428?
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.