ZIP 34747 (Kissimmee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34747: 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.
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
March has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-4 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34747 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-27 (6), US-192 (4) and SR-429 (3).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 6.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34747 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 13 |
| US-27 | 6 |
| US-192 | 4 |
| SR-429 | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| CR-532 | 2 |
| CR-522 | 1 |
| Deen Still Rd | 1 |
| S Poinciana Blvd | 1 |
| SR-417 | 1 |
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 34747 at a glance
| Population | 30,859 |
| Density | 274 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,755 |
| Median home value | $461,719 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 34747
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34747?
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 34747?
Since 2015, I-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34747: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34747?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Osceola County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34747?
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 34747 compared 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 34747?
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.