ZIP 34208 (Bradenton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34208: 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 |
Manatee County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 34208 at a glance: US-301 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 34208.
Overview
Manatee County has recorded 1,997 truck crashes since 2015, with 936 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34208 is US-301, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (6), I-75 (5) and SR-70 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34208 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.0% 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
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 | 7 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| Bayshore Rd | 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 34208 at a glance
| Population | 44,004 |
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,504 |
| Median home value | $313,750 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 34208
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34208?
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 34208?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34208: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34208?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34208?
Since 2015, Manatee County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34208 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manatee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34208?
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.