Ocean Breeze, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ocean Breeze: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ocean Breeze 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ocean Breeze since 2015, this page uses St. Lucie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of Ocean Breeze with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (3) and SR-714 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ocean Breeze 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| 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 |
Ocean Breeze at a glance
| Population | 402 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,436 per 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ocean Breeze
How many truck accidents are there in Ocean Breeze?
1,578 truck crashes have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 846 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ocean Breeze?
SR-91 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ocean Breeze since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ocean Breeze?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Lucie County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ocean Breeze?
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 Ocean Breeze 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 Ocean Breeze?
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.