ZIP 34736 (Groveland, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34736: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Lake County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Lake County: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (20%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 1,540 people and killed 117.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34736 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-50 (7), SR-91 (7), US-27 (7), SR-19 (5) and SR-33 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
76 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 5.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34736 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 7 |
| US-27 | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| CR-33 | 4 |
| CR-561 | 2 |
| Bluff Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-455 | 1 |
| CR-48 | 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 34736 at a glance
| Population | 28,001 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,545 |
| Median home value | $349,999 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 230. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.5 a year in 2016–19, 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34736
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34736?
2,353 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 1,540 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34736?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34736?
Garbage trucks were involved in 76 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34736 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 45.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34736?
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.