ZIP 34452 (Inverness, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34452: 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).
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34452 since 2015: US-41 (4), US-98 (4), SR-44 (2), CR-481 (1) and CR-491 Lecanto Hwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 8.9% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is December, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 6.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34452 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 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 34452 at a glance
| Population | 13,734 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,608 |
| Median home value | $219,750 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 34452
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34452?
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Citrus County (205 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34452?
The worst month is September: 11.0% of truck crashes in Citrus County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34452?
Since 2015, Citrus County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34452 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Citrus County records 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34452?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.