Wabasso, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wabasso: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wabasso 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). 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
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indian River County since 2015: 390 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Wabasso had 0 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%.
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.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-1 (2), 20th St (1) and 43rd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.8% in 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 Wabasso 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.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Indian River County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 9 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| 20th St | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-512 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Wabasso at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32970) | $43,750 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wabasso
How many truck crashes happen in Wabasso?
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 Wabasso?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wabasso since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wabasso?
Truck crashes in Indian River County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wabasso?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wabasso compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Indian River County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wabasso?
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.