ZIP 32948 (Fellsmere, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Indian River 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
8.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Indian River County compares with Florida
Indian River County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indian River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indian River County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Indian River County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Indian River County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Indian River County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 390 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.3% 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 ZIP 32948 is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-512 (2), SR-60 (2) and CR-510 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.6, vs 4.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32948 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Indian River County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| CR-512 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indian River County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 49 |
| 20Th St | 34 |
| State Road 60 | 18 |
| US-1 | 15 |
| I-95 | 12 |
| 66Th Ave | 12 |
| State Road 60 (20Th Street) | 10 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 10 |
ZIP 32948 at a glance
| Population | 7,112 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,945 |
| Median home value | $252,029 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indian River 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +77% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 51 | +39% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32948
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32948?
722 truck crashes have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 390 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 32948?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32948 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32948?
Truck crashes in Indian River County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 32948?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32948 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Indian River County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 32948?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.