ZIP 34655 (New Port Richey, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34655: 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 has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 34655: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34655 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Pasco County has recorded 1,834 truck crashes since 2015, with 991 people injured and 94 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-54 (6), SR-52 (3) 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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 13.5 deaths compared with 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34655 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| SR-54 | 6 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| Bourbon Street | 1 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Madison Street | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 34655 at a glance
| Population | 49,964 |
| Density | 715 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,470 |
| Median home value | $381,882 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34655
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34655?
Since 2015, 1,834 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pasco County (991 injured, 94 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34655?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34655 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34655?
Truck crashes in Pasco County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34655?
Since 2015, Pasco County has reported 77 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34655 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasco County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34655?
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.