Sewall's Point, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sewall's Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sewall's Point and Martin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Martin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Florida, Martin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sewall's Point: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sewall's Point: 7 since 2015.
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Sewall's Point since 2015, this page uses Martin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sewall's Point is SR-91, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (3), CR-A1A (1) and SR-714 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sewall's Point fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 7 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 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 |
Sewall's Point at a glance
| Population | 2,072 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,759 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34996) | $83,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34996) | $464,595 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sewall's Point
How many truck crashes happen in Sewall's Point?
Martin County has had 1,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 740 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sewall's Point?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sewall's Point since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sewall's Point?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in Martin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sewall's Point?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sewall's Point compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 63.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sewall's Point?
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.