ZIP 34748 (Leesburg, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34748: 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 |
Lake County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34748 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-91 (6), CR-33 (5) and CR-44 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 76 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 5.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34748 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| CR-33 | 5 |
| CR-44 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| CR-470 | 2 |
| CR-48 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| Crooked Oaks Ln | 1 |
| SR-19 | 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 34748 at a glance
| Population | 48,095 |
| Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,192 |
| Median home value | $239,631 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 230. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34748?
2,353 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 1,540 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34748?
US-27 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34748 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34748?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34748?
76 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34748 compared 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 34748?
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.