ZIP 33982 (Punta Gorda, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33982: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Charlotte County at a glance: 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.
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%).
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come CR-74 (5), CR-78 (2) and Queen Anne Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33982 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlotte County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-31, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 9 |
| CR-74 | 5 |
| CR-78 | 2 |
| Queen Anne Dr | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 33982 at a glance
| Population | 13,006 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,443 |
| Median home value | $307,304 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 33982
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33982?
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 33982?
Since 2015, SR-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33982: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33982?
April has the most truck crashes in Charlotte County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33982?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Charlotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33982 compare with Florida?
Charlotte County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33982?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.