ZIP 34743 (Kissimmee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34743: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Osceola County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Osceola County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,985 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osceola County. They injured 1,257 people and killed 117.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-417 (7), US-441 (5) and Landstreet Rd (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 6.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34743 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Osceola County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 8 |
| SR-417 | 7 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| Landstreet Rd | 4 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| US-192 | 4 |
| CR-15 Narcoossee Rd | 3 |
| CR-423 | 3 |
| CR-527 | 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 34743 at a glance
| Population | 40,030 |
| Density | 2,240 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,992 |
| Median home value | $321,365 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 large-truck crashes: 9.2 a year in 2016–19, 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34743?
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 34743?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34743: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34743?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in March, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Osceola County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34743 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osceola County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34743?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.