Bradford County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bradford County compares with Florida
Bradford County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradford County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bradford County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bradford County: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Bradford County has recorded 229 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come SR-16 (2), SR-21 (2) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Bradford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Bradford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bradford County) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 12 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradford County) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 93 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
| State Road 16 | 7 |
| Us Highway 301 South | 5 |
| SR-223 | 5 |
| SR-200 | 5 |
| Us Highway 301 (Sr200) | 4 |
| State Road 100 | 3 |
Bradford County at a glance
| Population | 28,075 |
| Land area | 294.0 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,122 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradford 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +110% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 19 | -2% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -12% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bradford County
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Questions fleets ask about Bradford County
How many truck crashes happen in Bradford County?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 181 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bradford County?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Bradford County: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bradford County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Bradford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bradford County?
Since 2015, Bradford County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Bradford County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Bradford County records 72.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bradford County?
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.