Desoto Acres, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Desoto Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Desoto Acres 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 |
Manatee County has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Desoto Acres: I-75 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Desoto Acres.
Overview
Manatee County has recorded 1,997 truck crashes since 2015, with 936 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Desoto Acres had 0 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Desoto Acres with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (6), US-301 (6) and CR-780 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Desoto Acres fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| CR-780 | 4 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 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 |
Desoto Acres at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34243) | $81,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34243) | $429,113 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Desoto Acres
How many truck crashes happen in Desoto Acres?
1,997 truck crashes have been reported in Manatee County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 936 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Desoto Acres?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Desoto Acres since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Desoto Acres?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Desoto Acres?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Desoto Acres compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manatee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Desoto Acres?
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.