ZIP 34498 (Yankeetown, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34498: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Levy 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
4 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Levy County compares with Florida
Levy County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Levy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Levy County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 12.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Levy County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Levy County: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 214 crashes involving commercial trucks in Levy County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34498 happened on US-19 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34498 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Levy County.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Levy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Levy County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 33 |
| SR-121 | 21 |
| US-41 | 19 |
| N Young Blvd | 13 |
| State Road 121 | 11 |
| SR-24 | 9 |
| Us Highway 27 Alternate | 6 |
| US-27 | 6 |
ZIP 34498 at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,865 |
| Median home value | $318,405 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Levy 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 | 7 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +85% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34498
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34498?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Levy County (169 injured, 20 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34498?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Levy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34498?
Since 2015, Levy County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34498 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Levy County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34498?
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.