ZIP 34601 (Brooksville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hernando 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
19 of 718 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hernando County compares with Florida
Hernando County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hernando County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hernando County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Hernando County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hernando County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 718 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hernando County since 2015: 413 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
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 34601 since 2015: SR-50 (5), US-98 (5), US-41 (4), I-75 (2) and CR-481 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34601 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hernando County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 5 |
| US-98 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| CR-481 | 1 |
| CR-491 Lecanto Hwy | 1 |
| Mcintyre Rd | 1 |
| Preston Rd | 1 |
| SR-589 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hernando County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 66 |
| State Road 50 | 51 |
| State Road 50 (Cortez Blvd) | 24 |
| Cortez Blvd | 20 |
| Sr-50 (Cortez Blvd) | 16 |
| US-19 | 15 |
| SR-50 | 15 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 13 |
ZIP 34601 at a glance
| Population | 24,115 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,440 |
| Median home value | $182,833 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hernando 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 | 27 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +68% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +12% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +16% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34601
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34601?
Hernando County has had 718 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 44.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34601?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hernando County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34601?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hernando County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34601 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hernando County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34601?
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.