Manasota Key, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manasota Key: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manasota Key and Charlotte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charlotte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Florida
Charlotte County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Charlotte County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Charlotte County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlotte County since 2015: 542 people were injured and 50 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Manasota Key had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Charlotte County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manasota Key since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-776 (2), US-41 (2), CR-776 (1), CR-777 (1) and CR-777 S River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Manasota Key fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-776 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-776 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Gillot Blvd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| Tamiami Trl | 83 |
| Bermont Rd | 66 |
| SR-31 | 62 |
| Duncan Rd | 59 |
| Veterans Blvd | 45 |
| I-75 | 43 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 41 |
| El Jobean Rd | 30 |
Manasota Key at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34224) | $57,281 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34224) | $285,488 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 56 | +185% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 63 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 104 | +67% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manasota Key
How many truck accidents are there in Manasota Key?
Since 2015, 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlotte County (542 injured, 50 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Manasota Key?
The worst month is April: 9.4% of truck crashes in Charlotte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Manasota Key?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Charlotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Manasota Key compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlotte County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Manasota Key?
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.