ZIP 34683 (Palm Harbor, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34683: 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 |
Pinellas County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pinellas County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.4%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Pinellas County has recorded 2,161 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,080 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34683 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-54 (3), SR-580 (3) and CR-1 N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
162 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.5% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (9% of them).
They recorded 0.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34683 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pinellas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-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 34683 at a glance
| Population | 33,911 |
| Density | 1,272 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,885 |
| Median home value | $451,439 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 192. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34683
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34683?
Since 2015, 2,161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pinellas County (1,080 injured, 60 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34683?
US-19 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34683 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34683?
Truck crashes in Pinellas County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34683?
Garbage trucks were involved in 162 reported crashes in Pinellas County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34683 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 19.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pinellas County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34683?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.