Brooker, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brooker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brooker and Bradford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bradford County numbers.
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). It stands out for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Brooker since 2015, this page uses Bradford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (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%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-121 (2), SR-235 (2) and CR-236 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Brooker fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradford County.
- Check whether your routes use CR-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-231 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| CR-236 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| US-441 | 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 |
Brooker at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 643 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32622) | $72,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32622) | $234,706 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brooker
How many truck crashes happen in Brooker?
Bradford County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brooker?
NHTSA data shows CR-231 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brooker since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brooker?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Bradford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brooker?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brooker compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 72.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradford County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brooker?
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.