ZIP 32949 (Grant, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32949: 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 has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Brevard County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 2,297 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brevard County since 2015: 1,121 people were injured and 99 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Babcock St Se (1), CR-512 (1) and Malabar Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32949 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Brevard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| Babcock St Se | 1 |
| CR-512 | 1 |
| Malabar Rd | 1 |
| SR-514 | 1 |
| Sr-A1A | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 32949 at a glance
| Population | 3,636 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,651 |
| Median home value | $566,468 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 205. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 32949
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32949?
Since 2015, 2,297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brevard County (1,121 injured, 99 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32949?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32949: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32949?
October has the most truck crashes in Brevard County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32949?
Since 2015, Brevard County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 32949 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 32949?
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.