ZIP 34661 (Nobleton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34661: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Truck crashes peak in July (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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 34661 is I-75, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-50 (3), CR-476 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 34661 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| CR-476 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| CR-481 | 1 |
| Mcintyre Rd | 1 |
| Preston Rd | 1 |
| US-17 | 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 34661 at a glance
| Population | 386 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34661
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34661?
Hernando County has had 718 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 44.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34661?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34661: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34661?
The worst month is July: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hernando County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34661?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hernando County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34661 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hernando County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34661?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.