Sanford, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanford: 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
14 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sanford compares with Florida
Sanford against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sanford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sanford | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| 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) | 17.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Florida, Sanford is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Sanford: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sanford. They injured 116 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-4 leads within 10 miles of Sanford with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-46 (5), US-17 (3) and SR-417 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Sanford fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sanford.
- Look at alternatives to I-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Sanford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 10 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| SR-417 | 2 |
| CR-427 | 1 |
| E Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Fort Florida Rd | 1 |
| Lake Mary Blvd | 1 |
| Lakeshore Drive | 1 |
| Mu-13th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sanford) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 33 |
| W 1St St | 26 |
| State Road 417 | 16 |
| I-4 | 10 |
| W Airport Blvd | 9 |
| State Road 46 | 8 |
| SR-46 | 7 |
| W 25Th St | 7 |
Sanford at a glance
| Population | 66,919 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,782 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sanford 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 | 1 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 0 | -79% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +4467% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +69% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sanford
How many truck accidents are there in Sanford?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sanford (116 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sanford?
I-4 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanford?
Truck crashes in Sanford peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sanford?
Since 2015, Sanford has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sanford compared with Florida?
Sanford records 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sanford?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.