Ellenton, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellenton 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 sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ellenton: US-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ellenton: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manatee County since 2015: 936 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Ellenton since 2015, this page uses Manatee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-301 (7), SR-70 (4) and I-75 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
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 Ellenton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| CR-610 | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| Bayshore 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 |
Ellenton at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34222) | $64,355 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34222) | $219,679 |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellenton
How many truck crashes happen in Ellenton?
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manatee County (936 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ellenton?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ellenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellenton?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ellenton?
Since 2015, Manatee County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ellenton compared with Florida?
Manatee County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ellenton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.