North Port, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Port: 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
7 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Port compares with Florida
North Port against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Port stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Port | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
North Port sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in North Port: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in North Port. They injured 115 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
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 North Port is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-776 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-776 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for North Port fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in North Port.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.8% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in North Port
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-776 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-776 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Cornelius Blvd | 1 |
| Gillot Blvd | 1 |
| Loveland Blvd | 1 |
| Rockley Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Port) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 26 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 21 |
| Tamiami Trl | 16 |
| N Sumter Blvd | 15 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 8 |
| N Toledo Blade Blvd | 7 |
| I-75 (Sr93) | 7 |
| S Toledo Blade Blvd | 6 |
North Port at a glance
| Population | 92,875 |
| Land area | 99.4 sq mi |
| Density | 934 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North Port 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 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 1 | -45% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +1073% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +37% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Port
How common are truck crashes in North Port?
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in North Port (115 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Port?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Port since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Port?
September has the most truck crashes in North Port, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Port?
Since 2015, North Port has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Port compare with Florida?
North Port records 21.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Port?
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.