Lakewood Ranch, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakewood Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakewood Ranch 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lakewood Ranch: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakewood Ranch: 9 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lakewood Ranch 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Lakewood Ranch with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (6), CR-780 (5) and US-301 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lakewood Ranch fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Manatee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| CR-780 | 5 |
| US-301 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| Antoinette St | 1 |
| CR-675 | 1 |
| E 15th St | 1 |
| East 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 |
Lakewood Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 46.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34202) | $121,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34202) | $662,855 |
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 Lakewood Ranch
How common are truck crashes in Lakewood Ranch?
Manatee County has had 1,997 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 936 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lakewood Ranch?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakewood Ranch since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakewood Ranch?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lakewood Ranch?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Lakewood Ranch compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Manatee County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakewood Ranch?
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.