Redington Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redington Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redington Beach and Pinellas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pinellas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinellas County compares with Florida
Pinellas County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinellas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Pinellas County has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pinellas County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.4%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Pinellas County has recorded 2,161 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,080 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Redington Beach since 2015, this page uses Pinellas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of Redington Beach with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (2), SR-688 (2) and SR-694 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 162 of the truck crashes here, or 7.5%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (9%).
They recorded 0.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Redington Beach fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pinellas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 6 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-688 | 2 |
| SR-694 | 2 |
| 102 2nd Ave | 1 |
| 28th St N | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 38th Ave | 1 |
| 38th Ave N | 1 |
| 49th St N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinellas County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 143 |
| I-275 | 85 |
| Ulmerton Rd | 45 |
| 49Th St | 42 |
| 34Th St | 40 |
| 66Th St | 38 |
| Interstate 275 (State Road 93) | 38 |
| 4Th St | 37 |
Redington Beach at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,852 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinellas 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 | 26 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +205% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 140 | +78% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 192 | +37% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 192 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redington Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Redington Beach?
2,161 truck crashes have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,080 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Redington Beach?
NHTSA data shows US-19 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redington Beach since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Redington Beach?
October has the most truck crashes in Pinellas County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Redington Beach?
162 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinellas County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Redington Beach compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Pinellas County has 19.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redington Beach?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.