ZIP 34797 (Yalaha, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34797: 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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lake County: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (20%).
Overview
Police reported 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 1,540 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
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34797 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-91 (8), US-27 (8), CR-33 (5), CR-44 (3) and CR-48 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 76 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34797 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 8 |
| US-27 | 8 |
| CR-33 | 5 |
| CR-44 | 3 |
| CR-48 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| CR-470 | 2 |
| CR-455 | 1 |
| CR-561 | 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 34797 at a glance
| Population | 1,163 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,227 |
| Median home value | $475,362 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 230. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34797
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34797?
Since 2015, 2,353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (1,540 injured, 117 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34797?
March has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34797?
Garbage trucks were involved in 76 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34797 compare 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 34797?
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.