ZIP 34613 (Brooksville, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34613: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Hernando County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hernando County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 718 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hernando County since 2015: 413 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34613 is SR-50, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-578 (4), US-41 (3) and US-98 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 34613 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hernando County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hernando County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 5 |
| CR-578 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| CR-574 | 2 |
| CR-578 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Corporate Blvd | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 34613 at a glance
| Population | 19,337 |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,596 |
| Median home value | $222,032 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 34613
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34613?
Since 2015, 718 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hernando County (413 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34613?
SR-50 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34613 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34613?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hernando County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34613?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hernando County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34613 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hernando County has 28.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34613?
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.