ZIP 34771 (Saint Cloud, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34771: 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 runs above Florida on 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
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34771 is US-192, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-15 Narcoossee Rd (3), CR-532 Nova Rd (2) and Prestbury Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 6.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34771 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-192 | 4 |
| CR-15 Narcoossee Rd | 3 |
| CR-532 Nova Rd | 2 |
| Prestbury Dr | 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 34771 at a glance
| Population | 35,257 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,415 |
| Median home value | $453,238 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 184. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 34771
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34771?
Since 2015, 1,985 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (1,257 injured, 117 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34771?
US-192 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34771 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34771?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Osceola County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34771?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Osceola County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34771 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osceola County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34771?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.