Gifford, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gifford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gifford and Indian River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Indian River County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Indian River County compares with Florida
Indian River County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indian River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indian River County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Indian River County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Indian River County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indian River County since 2015: 390 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gifford since 2015, this page uses Indian River County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Gifford with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), 20th St (1) and 43rd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.6, vs 4.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Gifford fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Indian River County.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 20th St | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-512 | 1 |
| CR-603 | 1 |
| CR-606 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| Oslo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indian River County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 49 |
| 20Th St | 34 |
| State Road 60 | 18 |
| US-1 | 15 |
| I-95 | 12 |
| 66Th Ave | 12 |
| State Road 60 (20Th Street) | 10 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 10 |
Gifford at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indian River 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +77% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 51 | +39% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gifford
How many truck accidents are there in Gifford?
Indian River County has had 722 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 390 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gifford?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gifford since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gifford?
Truck crashes in Indian River County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gifford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Indian River County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gifford compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Indian River County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gifford?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.