ZIP 34731 (Fruitland Park, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34731: 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 sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lake County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 1,540 people and killed 117.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34731 since 2015: CR-44 (3), SR-44 (3), SR-91 (3), US-27 (3) and US-301 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 76 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34731 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-44 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| CR-33 | 2 |
| CR-470 | 2 |
| CR-452 | 1 |
| Crooked Oaks Ln | 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 34731 at a glance
| Population | 12,196 |
| Density | 298 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,300 |
| Median home value | $165,439 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 34731
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34731?
Lake County has had 2,353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 117.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34731?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34731?
76 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34731 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 45.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34731?
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.