Scottsmoor, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scottsmoor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scottsmoor 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 |
Brevard County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Brevard County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 2,297 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brevard County since 2015: 1,121 people were injured and 99 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Scottsmoor had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Brevard County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scottsmoor since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (4), US-1 (4), Mu-Old Dixie Hwy (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 111 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Scottsmoor fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| Mu-Old Dixie Hwy | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Scottsmoor at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scottsmoor
How common are truck crashes in Scottsmoor?
2,297 truck crashes have been reported in Brevard County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 1,121 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scottsmoor?
October has the most truck crashes in Brevard County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scottsmoor?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Brevard County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Scottsmoor compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 Scottsmoor?
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.