Bee Ridge, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bee Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bee Ridge and Sarasota County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sarasota County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sarasota County compares with Florida
Sarasota County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sarasota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Sarasota County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarasota County at a glance: November garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sarasota County since 2015: 761 people were injured and 78 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Bee Ridge had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sarasota County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% 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 Bee Ridge is I-75, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-780 (4), CR-610 (3) and SR-72 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 112 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.9, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bee Ridge fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Sarasota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| CR-780 | 4 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| Antoinette St | 1 |
| CR-773 | 1 |
| East Rd | 1 |
| Old Bradenton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sarasota County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 217 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 144 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 83 |
| Fruitville Rd | 41 |
| Clark Rd | 40 |
| Tamiami Trl | 34 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 22 |
| I-95 | 20 |
Bee Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34233) | $75,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34233) | $411,646 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sarasota 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 | 32 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 72 | +130% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 102 | +41% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 170 | +66% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 170. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bee Ridge
How common are truck crashes in Bee Ridge?
Since 2015, 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sarasota County (761 injured, 78 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bee Ridge?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bee Ridge: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bee Ridge?
Truck crashes in Sarasota County peak in November, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bee Ridge?
112 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sarasota County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bee Ridge compare with Florida?
Sarasota County records 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bee Ridge?
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.