St. Lucie County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Lucie County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Lucie County compares with Florida
St. Lucie County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Lucie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Lucie County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for St. Lucie County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Lucie County since 2015: 846 people were injured and 73 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in St. Lucie County is SR-91, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (9), SR-70 (4) and Becker Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for St. Lucie County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Lucie County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 St. Lucie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Lucie County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 15 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| CR-603 | 1 |
| CR-607A | 1 |
| CR-709 | 1 |
| CR-712 | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Lucie County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 82 |
| S Us Highway 1 | 53 |
| Okeechobee Rd | 42 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 25 |
| Floridas Tpke | 24 |
| N Us Highway 1 | 23 |
| I-95 (Sr-9) | 21 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 21 |
St. Lucie County at a glance
| Population | 390,670 |
| Land area | 571.9 sq mi |
| Density | 683 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,132 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Lucie 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 | 23 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 63 | +169% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 85 | +36% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 158 | +85% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Lucie County
ZIP codes in St. Lucie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Lucie County
How common are truck crashes in St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County has had 1,578 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 846 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Lucie County?
SR-91 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck in St. Lucie County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Lucie County?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in St. Lucie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Lucie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in St. Lucie County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in St. Lucie County compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Lucie County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. Lucie County?
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.