ZIP 33438 (Canal Point, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Florida
Martin County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Martin County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 33438 at a glance: SR-710 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33438 since 2015.
Overview
Martin County has recorded 1,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 740 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-710 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33438 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-98 (4), US-441 (3) and SR-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33438 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-710, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Martin County.
- With 0.1% 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-710 | 7 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 66 |
| Sw Martin Hwy | 56 |
| Sw Kanner Hwy | 28 |
| Sw Warfield Blvd | 25 |
| Se Federal Hwy | 25 |
| S Kanner Hwy | 20 |
| Sw Conners Hwy | 20 |
| Warfield Blvd Sw | 17 |
ZIP 33438 at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 22 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 50 | +128% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 72 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +62% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33438
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33438?
Since 2015, 1,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Martin County (740 injured, 51 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33438?
SR-710 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33438 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33438?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in May, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33438?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33438 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33438?
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.