Jensen Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jensen Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jensen Beach 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.
What stands out in St. Lucie County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Lucie County. They injured 846 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jensen Beach since 2015, this page uses St. Lucie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jensen Beach is SR-91, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), Becker Rd (1) and SR-714 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 Jensen Beach fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| SR-714 | 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 |
Jensen Beach at a glance
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34957) | $70,403 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34957) | $409,679 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 158. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jensen Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Jensen Beach?
Since 2015, 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Lucie County (846 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jensen Beach?
SR-91 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jensen Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jensen Beach?
Truck crashes in St. Lucie County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jensen Beach?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jensen Beach compared with Florida?
St. Lucie County records 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jensen Beach?
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.