ZIP 34668 (Port Richey, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34668: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pasco County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pasco County. They injured 991 people and killed 94.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34668 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-52 (4), SR-54 (4) and CR-1 Little Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 77 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 13.5 deaths compared with 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34668 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pasco County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-52 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 4 |
| CR-1 Little Rd | 2 |
| Bourbon Street | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| Denton Ave | 1 |
| Maryland Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Madison Street | 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 34668 at a glance
| Population | 49,442 |
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,401 |
| Median home value | $188,251 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. 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 34668
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34668?
1,834 truck crashes have been reported in Pasco County since 2015, with 94 deaths and 991 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34668?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34668 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34668?
March has the most truck crashes in Pasco County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34668?
77 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pasco County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34668 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Pasco County records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34668?
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.