St. Cloud, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Cloud: 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
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Cloud compares with Florida
St. Cloud against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Cloud stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Cloud | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Cloud has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Cloud: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 286 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Cloud since 2015: 160 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of St. Cloud is US-192, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-417 (4), CR-15 Narcoossee Rd (3) and SR-91 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for St. Cloud fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-192 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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 St. Cloud
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-192 | 6 |
| SR-417 | 4 |
| CR-15 Narcoossee Rd | 3 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| CR-525 | 2 |
| CR-522 | 1 |
| CR-532 Nova Rd | 1 |
| Clay St | 1 |
| Fortune Rd | 1 |
| Friars Cove Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Cloud) |
|---|---|
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 21 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 21 |
| US-192 | 18 |
| SR-500 | 15 |
| 13Th St | 12 |
| Floridas Tpke | 11 |
| Nolte Rd | 9 |
| Old Canoe Creek Rd | 9 |
St. Cloud at a glance
| Population | 71,036 |
| Land area | 29.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,435 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34769) | $67,148 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34769) | $304,014 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Cloud 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 | 2 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +1005% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -20% | 6.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +37% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 9.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Cloud
How many truck crashes happen in St. Cloud?
St. Cloud has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Cloud?
US-192 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Cloud since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Cloud?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in St. Cloud happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Cloud?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Cloud since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Cloud compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Cloud has 35.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Cloud?
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.