Martin County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Florida
Martin County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Martin County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Martin County: SR-710 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Martin County.
Overview
Martin County has recorded 1,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 740 people injured and 51 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Martin County is SR-710, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-91 (5), I-95 (4) and US-98 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Martin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-710 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Martin County.
- With 0.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Martin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-710 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| CR-714 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-714 Martin Highway | 1 |
| CR-A1A | 1 |
| SR-714 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 66 |
| Sw Martin Hwy | 56 |
| Sw Kanner Hwy | 28 |
| Sw Warfield Blvd | 25 |
| Se Federal Hwy | 25 |
| S Kanner Hwy | 20 |
| Sw Conners Hwy | 20 |
| Warfield Blvd Sw | 17 |
Martin County at a glance
| Population | 165,666 |
| Land area | 543.8 sq mi |
| Density | 305 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,843 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 22 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 50 | +128% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 72 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +62% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Martin County
ZIP codes in Martin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Martin County
How common are truck crashes in Martin County?
Since 2015, 1,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Martin County (740 injured, 51 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Martin County?
NHTSA data shows SR-710 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Martin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Martin County?
May has the most truck crashes in Martin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Martin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Martin County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does Martin County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Martin County?
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.