River Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in River Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in River Park 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 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% 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in River Park 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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of River Park with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (6), SR-70 (2) and Becker Rd (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for River Park fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 10 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| CR-709 | 1 |
| CR-712 | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
| Midway Rd | 1 |
| Okeechobee Rd | 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 |
River Park at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34983) | $75,489 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34983) | $336,833 |
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 River Park
How many truck crashes happen in River Park?
Since 2015, 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Lucie County (846 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in River Park?
SR-91 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of River Park since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in River Park?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in St. Lucie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in River Park?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in River Park compare 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 River Park?
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.