ZIP 34203 (Bradenton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34203: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Manatee 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
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Manatee County compares with Florida
Manatee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manatee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manatee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 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) | 42.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Manatee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 34203: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34203: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Manatee County has recorded 1,997 truck crashes since 2015, with 936 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34203 is I-75, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-301 (7), SR-70 (6) and US-41 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34203 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Manatee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-301 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| US-41 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| CR-780 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manatee County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 105 |
| US-301 | 80 |
| State Road 70 | 63 |
| SR-70 | 56 |
| I-75 | 54 |
| SR-64 | 49 |
| I-75 (State Road 93) | 41 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 40 |
ZIP 34203 at a glance
| Population | 40,618 |
| Density | 1,014 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,761 |
| Median home value | $314,744 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manatee 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 | 55 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +34% | 5.1 |
| 2010s | 120 | +62% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 182 | +52% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34203
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34203?
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manatee County (936 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34203?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34203 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34203?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34203?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34203 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Manatee County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34203?
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.