ZIP 34216 (Anna Maria, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34216: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (74) to the 2010s (135).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manatee County. They injured 936 people and killed 71.
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%).
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34216 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-275 (1) and SR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34216 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 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 34216 at a glance
| Population | 874 |
| Density | 393 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,561 |
| Median home value | $1,305,480 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34216
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34216?
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manatee County (936 injured, 71 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34216?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34216?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34216 compare with Florida?
Manatee County records 37.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34216?
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.