Pinellas Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pinellas Park: 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
13 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pinellas Park compares with Florida
Pinellas Park against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinellas Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinellas Park | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Pinellas Park has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Pinellas Park at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinellas Park since 2015: 137 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pinellas Park is US-19, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-275 (4), SR-688 (3) and SR-694 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Pinellas Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pinellas Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 7 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-688 | 3 |
| SR-694 | 2 |
| US-92 | 2 |
| 102 2nd Ave | 1 |
| 28th St N | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 38th Ave | 1 |
| 38th Ave N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinellas Park) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 33 |
| 49Th St | 25 |
| Park Blvd | 21 |
| Sr 55 (Us Hwy 19 N) | 20 |
| Sr 694 (Park Blvd) | 17 |
| 118Th Ave | 15 |
| 66Th St | 14 |
| Cr 296 (118Th Ave N) | 13 |
Pinellas Park at a glance
| Population | 53,503 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,301 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33782) | $66,461 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33782) | $298,136 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinellas Park 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 | 4 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +170% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +35% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +49% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pinellas Park
How common are truck crashes in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pinellas Park?
US-19 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pinellas Park since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pinellas Park?
February has the most truck crashes in Pinellas Park, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pinellas Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pinellas Park since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pinellas Park compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pinellas Park, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pinellas Park?
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.