ZIP 34610 (Spring Hill, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pasco 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
13.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pasco County compares with Florida
Pasco County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pasco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pasco County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Pasco County sits below Florida on 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).
What stands out in Pasco County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pasco County. They injured 991 people and killed 94.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-578 (4), CR-574 (2) and CR-581 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
77 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 13.5, vs 5.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34610 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pasco County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 6 |
| CR-578 | 4 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| CR-581 | 2 |
| SR-589 | 2 |
| Bourbon Street | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 1 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-583 Ehren Cutoff | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pasco County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 54 | 185 |
| State Road 52 | 163 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 72 |
| I-75 | 69 |
| SR-54 | 52 |
| US-19 | 40 |
| SR-52 | 33 |
| US-301 | 29 |
ZIP 34610 at a glance
| Population | 16,995 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,396 |
| Median home value | $264,354 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pasco 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 | 41 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 99 | +141% | 8.1 |
| 2010s | 126 | +27% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 162 | +29% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 162. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34610?
Pasco County has had 1,834 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 991 people and killing 94.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34610?
SR-52 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34610 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34610?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Pasco County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 77 reported crashes in Pasco County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34610 compared with Florida?
Pasco County records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34610?
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.