ZIP 34209 (Bradenton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34209: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Manatee County: +83% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (135 vs 74).
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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34209 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-301 (5), US-41 (5), I-275 (2), 26th St (1) and 34th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34209 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Manatee County.
- 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
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 Manatee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 5 |
| US-41 | 5 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| Bayshore Rd | 1 |
| E 15th St | 1 |
| Lake Bayshore Dr | 1 |
| Poincianna Dr | 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 34209 at a glance
| Population | 33,224 |
| Density | 1,016 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,728 |
| Median home value | $389,327 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34209
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34209?
Manatee County has had 1,997 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 936 people and killing 71.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34209?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34209?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manatee County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34209 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Manatee County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34209?
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.