ZIP 32970 (Wabasso, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 32970: 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 |
Indian River County has lower values than Florida for morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Indian River County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Indian River County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 390 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 32970 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 20th St (1), 43rd Ave (1) 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 32970 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| 20th St | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-512 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 32970 at a glance
| Population | 174 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 32970
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 32970?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indian River County (390 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 32970?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 32970 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 32970?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Indian River County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 32970?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 32970 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Indian River County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 32970?
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.