ZIP 34491 (Summerfield, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34491: 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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 1,642 people and killed 138.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-301 (7), CR-484 (3) and SR-44 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.6, vs 5.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34491 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| CR-484 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| CR-475 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-466 | 1 |
| Mu-108th Terr | 1 |
| Oak Rd | 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 34491 at a glance
| Population | 33,318 |
| Density | 286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,679 |
| Median home value | $275,838 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 270 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 10.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34491
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34491?
2,758 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 138 deaths and 1,642 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34491?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34491: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34491?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34491?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34491 compared with Florida?
Marion County records 55.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34491?
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.