ZIP 34212 (Bradenton, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34212: 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).
The headline for ZIP 34212: US-301 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34212: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manatee County since 2015: 936 people were injured and 71 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-75 (6), SR-70 (5) and CR-610 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 34212 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.
- 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
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 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| CR-675 | 2 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| E 15th St | 1 |
| I-275 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 34212 at a glance
| Population | 25,536 |
| Density | 443 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,486 |
| Median home value | $529,671 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. 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 34212
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34212?
1,997 truck crashes have been reported in Manatee County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 936 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34212?
US-301 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34212 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34212?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34212?
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 34212 compared with Florida?
Manatee County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34212?
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.