ZIP 34652 (New Port Richey, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34652: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Pasco County is lower 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).
The headline for Pasco County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Pasco County has recorded 1,834 truck crashes since 2015, with 991 people injured and 94 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% 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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34652 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-54 (4), SR-52 (2) and Bourbon Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
77 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is December, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 13.5, vs 5.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34652 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pasco County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 7 |
| SR-54 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bourbon Street | 1 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 1 |
| Maryland Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Madison Street | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 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 34652 at a glance
| Population | 27,444 |
| Density | 1,234 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,931 |
| Median home value | $223,570 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 162. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34652
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34652?
1,834 truck crashes have been reported in Pasco County since 2015, with 94 deaths and 991 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34652?
US-19 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34652 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34652?
March has the most truck crashes in Pasco County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 77 reported crashes in Pasco County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34652 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasco County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34652?
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.