Siesta Key, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Siesta Key: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Siesta Key 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 |
Sarasota County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarasota County at a glance: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 20% of them.
Overview
Sarasota County has recorded 1,796 truck crashes since 2015, with 761 people injured and 78 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Siesta Key had 1 reported truck crash 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Siesta Key with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-610 (3), CR-780 (3) and SR-780 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 112 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Siesta Key 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 | 8 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| CR-780 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| 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 |
Siesta Key at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34242) | $115,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34242) | $1,081,675 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 170. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Siesta Key
How many truck crashes happen in Siesta Key?
Sarasota County has had 1,796 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 761 people and killing 78.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Siesta Key?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Siesta Key since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Siesta Key?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Siesta Key?
Garbage trucks were involved in 112 reported crashes in Sarasota County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Siesta Key compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarasota County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Siesta Key?
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.