Winter Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winter Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winter Beach 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
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.
Winter Beach 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 (8). It is followed by 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%).
Their busiest month is March, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 8.6 deaths compared with 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Winter Beach fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-606 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| Oslo Rd | 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 |
Winter Beach at a glance
| Land area | 6.9 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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Winter Beach
How many truck crashes happen in Winter Beach?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indian River County (390 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Winter Beach?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Winter Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Winter Beach?
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 Winter Beach?
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 Winter Beach 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 Winter Beach?
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.