Indian River Estates, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indian River Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indian River Estates and St. Lucie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Lucie County numbers.
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 runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for St. Lucie County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Lucie County since 2015: 846 people were injured and 73 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Indian River Estates since 2015; patterns below come from St. Lucie County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-95 (7), Birch St (1) and CR-607A (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).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Indian River Estates fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Lucie County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| CR-607A | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
| Oleander Ave | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 1 |
| Sr-A1A | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Indian River Estates at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34982) | $54,082 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34982) | $254,472 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indian River Estates
How common are truck crashes in Indian River Estates?
St. Lucie County has had 1,578 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 846 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Indian River Estates?
SR-91 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Indian River Estates since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Indian River Estates?
Truck crashes in St. Lucie County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Indian River Estates?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Indian River Estates compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Lucie County has 35.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Indian River Estates?
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.