ZIP 34769 (Saint Cloud, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34769: 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 sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Osceola County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Osceola County has recorded 1,985 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,257 people injured and 117 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
US-192 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34769 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (6), SR-417 (4) and CR-15 Narcoossee Rd (3).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 6.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34769 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-192 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-192 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| SR-417 | 4 |
| CR-15 Narcoossee Rd | 3 |
| CR-525 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| Boggy Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| CR-522 | 1 |
| CR-527 | 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 34769 at a glance
| Population | 30,204 |
| Density | 1,102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,148 |
| Median home value | $304,014 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 184. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 9.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34769
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34769?
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 34769?
US-192 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34769 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34769?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Osceola County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34769?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34769 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 36.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34769?
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.