ZIP 34474 (Ocala, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
9.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Florida
Marion County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 1,642 people were injured and 138 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34474 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-27 (5), US-441 (5) and CR-484 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34474 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| CR-484 | 4 |
| CR-225A | 2 |
| SR-326 | 2 |
| 103rd Ln | 1 |
| 10th St | 1 |
| 1st Ave | 1 |
| 36th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 585 |
| US-441 | 211 |
| SR-40 | 83 |
| US-27 | 83 |
| US-301 | 79 |
| County Road 484 | 53 |
| State Road 40 | 52 |
| State Road 326 | 51 |
ZIP 34474 at a glance
| Population | 20,258 |
| Density | 373 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,291 |
| Median home value | $220,886 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 35 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 104 | +198% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +43% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 270 | +82% | 9.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 270. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 10.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34474
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34474?
2,758 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 138 deaths and 1,642 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34474?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34474 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34474?
March has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34474?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34474 compare with Florida?
Marion County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34474?
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.