ZIP 33950 (Punta Gorda, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33950: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Charlotte County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlotte County since 2015: 542 people were injured and 50 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by CR-765 (2), US-17 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33950 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.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| CR-765 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-765A Taylor Rd | 1 |
| Loveland Blvd | 1 |
| Veterans 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 33950 at a glance
| Population | 24,955 |
| Density | 540 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,369 |
| Median home value | $435,540 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 104. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 33950
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33950?
1,131 truck crashes have been reported in Charlotte County since 2015, with 50 deaths and 542 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33950?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33950: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33950?
The worst month is April: 9.4% of truck crashes in Charlotte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33950?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlotte County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33950 compare with Florida?
Charlotte County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33950?
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.