Satellite Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Satellite Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Satellite Beach and Brevard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brevard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brevard County compares with Florida
Brevard County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brevard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brevard County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Brevard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Brevard County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Brevard County has recorded 2,297 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,121 people injured and 99 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Satellite Beach since 2015; patterns below come from Brevard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (8.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Satellite Beach is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (6), US-192 (3) and Ellis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Satellite Beach fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brevard County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brevard County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brevard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| US-192 | 3 |
| Ellis Rd | 1 |
| Post Rd | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| W New Haven Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brevard County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 292 |
| I-95 | 74 |
| Interstate-95 (State Road-9) | 51 |
| Palm Bay Rd Ne | 35 |
| Interstate 95 / State Road 9 | 33 |
| I-95 (Sr 9) | 33 |
| US-1 | 32 |
| Eau Gallie Blvd | 32 |
Satellite Beach at a glance
| Population | 11,367 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,891 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32937) | $101,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32937) | $467,032 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brevard 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 | 47 | — | 7.0 |
| 2000s | 95 | +101% | 7.0 |
| 2010s | 150 | +58% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 205 | +36% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 205. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Satellite Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Satellite Beach?
2,297 truck crashes have been reported in Brevard County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 1,121 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Satellite Beach?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Satellite Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Satellite Beach?
October has the most truck crashes in Brevard County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Satellite Beach?
Since 2015, Brevard County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Satellite Beach compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Brevard County has 30.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Satellite Beach?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.