Sebastian, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sebastian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sebastian 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 |
Indian River County sits below Florida on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Indian River County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Indian River County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 390 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Sebastian had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Indian River County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sebastian is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-512 (2), 43rd Ave (1) and CR-510 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.6, vs 4.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sebastian fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| CR-512 | 2 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Sebastian at a glance
| Population | 27,087 |
| Land area | 17.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,557 per 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sebastian
How common are truck crashes in Sebastian?
722 truck crashes have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 390 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sebastian?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sebastian since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sebastian?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Indian River County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sebastian?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Indian River County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sebastian compared with Florida?
Indian River County records 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sebastian?
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.