ZIP 32926 (Cocoa, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32926: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brevard County, 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brevard County compares with Florida
Brevard County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brevard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brevard County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Brevard County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Brevard County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Brevard County has recorded 2,297 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,121 people injured and 99 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 8.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 32926 happened on I-95 (6), US-1 (6), SR-528 (5), SR-520 (3) and SR-519 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32926 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brevard County.
- 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 Brevard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| SR-528 | 5 |
| SR-520 | 3 |
| SR-519 | 1 |
| SR-524 | 1 |
| Townsend Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brevard County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 292 |
| I-95 | 74 |
| Interstate-95 (State Road-9) | 51 |
| Palm Bay Rd Ne | 35 |
| Interstate 95 / State Road 9 | 33 |
| I-95 (Sr 9) | 33 |
| US-1 | 32 |
| Eau Gallie Blvd | 32 |
ZIP 32926 at a glance
| Population | 23,505 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,735 |
| Median home value | $269,390 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brevard 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 | 47 | — | 7.0 |
| 2000s | 95 | +101% | 7.0 |
| 2010s | 150 | +58% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 205 | +36% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 205. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32926
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 32926?
Since 2015, 2,297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brevard County (1,121 injured, 99 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32926?
October has the most truck crashes in Brevard County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32926?
Since 2015, Brevard County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32926 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brevard County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32926?
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.