ZIP 33948 (Port Charlotte, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlotte 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Florida
Charlotte County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Charlotte County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Charlotte County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlotte County. They injured 542 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33948 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-776 (2), US-17 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33948 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-776 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-769 | 1 |
| CR-776 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Cornelius Blvd | 1 |
| Gillot Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| Tamiami Trl | 83 |
| Bermont Rd | 66 |
| SR-31 | 62 |
| Duncan Rd | 59 |
| Veterans Blvd | 45 |
| I-75 | 43 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 41 |
| El Jobean Rd | 30 |
ZIP 33948 at a glance
| Population | 18,696 |
| Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,744 |
| Median home value | $298,827 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 56 | +185% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 63 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 104 | +67% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33948
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33948?
Charlotte County has had 1,131 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 542 people and killing 50.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33948?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33948: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33948?
The worst month is April: 9.4% of truck crashes in Charlotte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33948?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Charlotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 33948 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Charlotte County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33948?
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.