ZIP 34681 (Crystal Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34681: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pinellas 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
0.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinellas County compares with Florida
Pinellas County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinellas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Pinellas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share.
Pinellas County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (162 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pinellas County. They injured 1,080 people and killed 60.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% 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 (6). Next come SR-54 (3), SR-580 (3) and CR-1 N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 162 of the truck crashes here, or 7.5%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (9% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.6 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Pinellas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 6 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| SR-580 | 3 |
| CR-1 N | 1 |
| CR-183 | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| Mu-Madison Street | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinellas County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 143 |
| I-275 | 85 |
| Ulmerton Rd | 45 |
| 49Th St | 42 |
| 34Th St | 40 |
| 66Th St | 38 |
| Interstate 275 (State Road 93) | 38 |
| 4Th St | 37 |
ZIP 34681 at a glance
| Population | 1,284 |
| Density | 684 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinellas 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 | 26 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +205% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 140 | +78% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 192 | +37% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 192. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34681
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34681?
2,161 truck crashes have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,080 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34681?
US-19 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34681 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34681?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Pinellas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34681?
Since 2015, Pinellas County has reported 162 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34681 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pinellas County has 19.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34681?
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.