West Canaveral Groves, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Canaveral Groves: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Canaveral Groves 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in 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 0 truck crashes were reported in West Canaveral Groves since 2015; patterns below come from Brevard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 8.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 West Canaveral Groves is SR-520, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (6), US-1 (6) and SR-528 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Canaveral Groves fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-520; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Brevard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 7 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| SR-528 | 5 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-524 | 1 |
| Townsend Rd | 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 |
West Canaveral Groves at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32926) | $70,735 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32926) | $269,390 |
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. NHTSA counts 7.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Canaveral Groves
How many truck crashes happen in West Canaveral Groves?
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 West Canaveral Groves?
Since 2015, SR-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Canaveral Groves: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Canaveral Groves?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Brevard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Canaveral Groves?
Since 2015, Brevard County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Canaveral Groves compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brevard County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Canaveral Groves?
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.