ZIP 32951 (Melbourne Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32951: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Brevard County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 2,297 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brevard County since 2015: 1,121 people were injured and 99 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 32951 is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Babcock St Se (1), Malabar Rd (1) and SR-514 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 32951 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| Babcock St Se | 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 32951 at a glance
| Population | 11,299 |
| Density | 536 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,420 |
| Median home value | $558,933 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 large-truck crashes: 7.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32951
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 32951?
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 32951?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32951 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 32951?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Brevard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 32951?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Brevard County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 32951 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brevard County has 30.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32951?
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.