South Bradenton, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Bradenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Bradenton 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).
Manatee County at a glance: +83% yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 in the 2000s to 135 in the 2010s.
Overview
Manatee County has recorded 1,997 truck crashes since 2015, with 936 people injured and 71 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Bradenton since 2015, this page uses Manatee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Bradenton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-301 (6), US-41 (6), I-75 (5), CR-610 (3) and SR-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 South Bradenton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-301 | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 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 |
South Bradenton at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Bradenton
How many truck crashes happen in South Bradenton?
Manatee County has had 1,997 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 936 people and killing 71.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Bradenton?
October has the most truck crashes in Manatee County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Bradenton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in South Bradenton compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manatee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Bradenton?
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.