ZIP 34711 (Clermont, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Florida
Lake County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Lake County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lake County at a glance: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 20% of them.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 2,353 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,540 people injured and 117 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34711 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-33 (8), SR-50 (5) and SR-19 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 76 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 9 |
| SR-33 | 8 |
| SR-50 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 4 |
| CR-561 | 2 |
| SR-429 | 2 |
| Bluff Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-561A | 1 |
| Hammock Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 278 |
| SR-19 | 100 |
| US-441 | 95 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 87 |
| SR-50 | 81 |
| SR-33 | 81 |
| State Road 91 | 76 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 73 |
ZIP 34711 at a glance
| Population | 70,317 |
| Density | 693 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,245 |
| Median home value | $409,015 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 69 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 115 | +66% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 129 | +12% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 230 | +79% | 9.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 230 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34711
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34711?
Lake County has had 2,353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 117.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34711?
US-27 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34711 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34711?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34711?
76 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34711 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34711?
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.