West Vero Corridor, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Vero Corridor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Vero Corridor 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.
Indian River County at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indian River County since 2015: 390 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
West Vero Corridor 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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 West Vero Corridor is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), SR-60 (2) and 20th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 8.6 deaths compared with 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Vero Corridor fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indian River County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment 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 | 8 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| 20th St | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 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 |
West Vero Corridor at a glance
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32968) | $94,113 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32968) | $409,793 |
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 West Vero Corridor
How many truck accidents are there in West Vero Corridor?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indian River County (390 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Vero Corridor?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Vero Corridor since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Vero Corridor?
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 West Vero Corridor?
Since 2015, Indian River County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Vero Corridor compared with Florida?
Indian River County records 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Vero Corridor?
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.