ZIP 34974 (Okeechobee, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34974: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glades 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
9 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glades County compares with Florida
Glades County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glades County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glades County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Florida, Glades County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Glades County: 11.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Glades County. They injured 266 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34974 is SR-78, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-98 (2), SR-70 (1) and US-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 34974 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Glades County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 4 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glades County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 46 |
| SR-78 | 23 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 23 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 20 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 17 |
| SR-29 | 16 |
| State Road 78 | 14 |
| N Us Highway 27 | 9 |
ZIP 34974 at a glance
| Population | 23,975 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,013 |
| Median home value | $163,800 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glades 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 | 13 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +70% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34974
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34974?
Glades County has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 34.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34974?
NHTSA data shows SR-78 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34974 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34974?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Glades County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34974?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Glades County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34974 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Glades County has 201.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34974?
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.