ZIP 34436 (Floral City, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34436: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Citrus County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Citrus County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.0%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Citrus County has recorded 383 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34436 is US-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-44 (2), CR-476 (1) and CR-48 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 6.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34436 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-41 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-476 | 1 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| CR-481 | 1 |
| CR-491 Lecanto Hwy | 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 34436 at a glance
| Population | 8,205 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,802 |
| Median home value | $207,151 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34436
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34436?
Citrus County has had 383 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34436?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34436: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34436?
Truck crashes in Citrus County peak in September, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34436?
Since 2015, Citrus County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34436 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 34436?
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.