ZIP 34744 (Kissimmee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34744: 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Osceola County has recorded 1,985 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,257 people injured and 117 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34744 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-417 (7), US-192 (6) and US-441 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34744 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 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-192 | 6 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| CR-15 Narcoossee Rd | 3 |
| CR-527 | 3 |
| Landstreet Rd | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-423 | 2 |
| 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 34744 at a glance
| Population | 66,582 |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,537 |
| Median home value | $352,581 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 34744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34744?
1,985 truck crashes have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 1,257 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34744?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34744: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34744?
March has the most truck crashes in Osceola County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34744?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34744 compare 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 34744?
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.