MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A new report finds that more crashes involving large trucks on Interstate 75 happened in Marion County than any other county in Florida last year.

Miami-based law firm The G Law Group analyzed a wealth of data from the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding truck crashes in the Sunshine State in recent years and determined that I-75 saw the most truck-related crashes of any road in the state. Marion County had 113 crashes involving trucks on I-74 in 2025, the highest number of any county in Florida through which the interstate passes.

Courtesy The G Law Group

A related statistic says Ocala saw 55 truck-related crashes overall last year, resulting in 28 injuries and zero fatalities. That total makes it number seven on the list of Florida cities with the must traffic incidents involving large trucks.

Interestingly, Ocala’s lack of fatalities flies in the face of trends regarding large-truck crashes. The study found that while incidents themselves declined by 4.6 percent from 2022 to 2024—from 9,852 to 9,396—the number of fatalities statewide actually increased by 3.7 percent over the same period, from 350 deaths to 363.

Other key findings about large truck-related crashes in Florida in 2025:

  • The 6 a.m. to 8.59 a.m. period recorded the highest share of crashes, at 19.39 percent.
  • Jacksonville recorded the most crashes involving trucks for the fifth consecutive year, with 469. Orlando ranked second with 231, followed by Tampa with 141.
  • Monday was the deadliest day, with 51 fatalities across 1,358 crashes. Tuesday recorded the most crashes, with 1,371 and 47 fatalities.
  • Sundays recorded the fewest fatalities, with 16 across 381 crashes.
  • Almost nine in ten (88.42 percent) crashes reported involving trucks were on dry roads, while 11.22 percent were on wet roads. Ice accounted for just 0.26 percent, with all other road conditions making up less than 0.1 percent each.
  • More than nine in ten (91.45 percent) crashes were recorded in no adverse weather conditions, while 7.33 percent were recorded in the rain. Just 1.01 percent were recorded in fog, with all other weather conditions accounting for less than 0.2 percent combined. 
  • More than two-thirds (69.28 percent) of crashes were recorded in daylight. Only 13.79 percent were recorded in darkness on lighted roads and 11.24 percent on unlighted roads, and one in four (25.03 percent) crashes were recorded in dark conditions. 
  • Truck drivers aged 46 to 55 accounted for the highest proportion of crashes recorded involving trucks (24.79 percent), followed closely by those aged 36 to 45 (23.67 percent) and 56 to 65 (20.66 percent). 

“Truck accidents can be devastating for those involved and their loved ones,” said G Law Group Managing Partner Simeon Ginediev in a statement. “Although they occur less frequently than car accidents, the sheer size of commercial trucks can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

“Our analysis of FMCSA data shows that while the number of truck accidents may be decreasing, the risk of fatalities remains, particularly during peak travel times and in some of Florida’s busiest areas. The prominence of tourist destinations such as Orlando suggests that distracted or unfamiliar drivers may be a contributing factor.”