Bradenton Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradenton Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradenton Beach and Manatee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Manatee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Manatee County compares with Florida
Manatee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manatee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manatee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Manatee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bradenton Beach: US-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bradenton Beach: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manatee County. They injured 936 people and killed 71.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Bradenton Beach had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Manatee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-301 (2), 26th St (1) and 34th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bradenton Beach fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Manatee County.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Manatee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 4 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| E 15th St | 1 |
| Lake Bayshore Dr | 1 |
| Poincianna Dr | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| Tallevast Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manatee County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 105 |
| US-301 | 80 |
| State Road 70 | 63 |
| SR-70 | 56 |
| I-75 | 54 |
| SR-64 | 49 |
| I-75 (State Road 93) | 41 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 40 |
Bradenton Beach at a glance
| Population | 927 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,793 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34215) | $77,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34215) | $738,683 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manatee 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 | 55 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +34% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 120 | +62% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 182 | +52% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 182. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradenton Beach
How common are truck crashes in Bradenton Beach?
Manatee County has had 1,997 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 936 people and killing 71.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bradenton Beach?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bradenton Beach: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bradenton Beach?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bradenton Beach?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manatee County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bradenton Beach compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Manatee County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bradenton Beach?
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.