ZIP 34207 (Bradenton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34207: 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 runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 34207: US-301 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 34207.
Overview
Police reported 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manatee County since 2015: 936 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-75 (5), US-41 (5) and CR-610 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34207 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Manatee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 6 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-41 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| E 15th St | 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 34207 at a glance
| Population | 34,081 |
| Density | 2,134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,010 |
| Median home value | $154,754 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 182. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 34207
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34207?
Manatee County has had 1,997 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 936 people and killing 71.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34207?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34207: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34207?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34207?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manatee County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34207 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Manatee County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34207?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.