ZIP 33980 (Punta Gorda, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33980: 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 |
Charlotte County sits below Florida 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-17 (4), CR-761 (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.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33980 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 8 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| CR-761 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-765 | 1 |
| CR-765A Taylor Rd | 1 |
| CR-769 | 1 |
| Cornelius Blvd | 1 |
| Loveland Blvd | 1 |
| SR-776 | 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 33980 at a glance
| Population | 13,120 |
| Density | 553 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,591 |
| Median home value | $238,920 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 104 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 33980
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33980?
Since 2015, 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlotte County (542 injured, 50 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33980?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33980 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33980?
Truck crashes in Charlotte County peak in April, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33980?
Since 2015, Charlotte County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33980 compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlotte County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33980?
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.