ZIP 34741 (Kissimmee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osceola 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Florida
Osceola County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Osceola County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Osceola County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,985 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osceola County since 2015: 1,257 people were injured and 117 were 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 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-91 (8), SR-417 (7) and US-192 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 6.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34741 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Osceola County.
- 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 8 |
| SR-417 | 7 |
| US-192 | 6 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| CR-423 | 3 |
| CR-527 | 3 |
| Landstreet Rd | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-522 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 149 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 113 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 102 |
| State Road 60 | 95 |
| US-192 | 52 |
| SR-60 | 51 |
| Floridas Tpke | 42 |
| State Road 91 | 35 |
ZIP 34741 at a glance
| Population | 58,716 |
| Density | 1,514 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,409 |
| Median home value | $298,537 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 54 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 87 | +60% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 115 | +33% | 6.3 |
| 2020s | 184 | +59% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 184 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.2 a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34741
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34741?
Osceola County has had 1,985 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,257 people and killing 117.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34741?
Since 2015, I-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34741: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34741?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in March, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Osceola County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34741 compare with Florida?
Osceola County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34741?
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.