ZIP 34224 (Englewood, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlotte 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Charlotte County compares with Florida
Charlotte County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlotte County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 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) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Charlotte County sits below Florida on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Charlotte County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,131 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlotte County. They injured 542 people and killed 50.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-776 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34224 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-776 (1), CR-777 (1) and CR-777 S River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34224 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-776 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charlotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-776 | 3 |
| CR-776 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Cornelius Blvd | 1 |
| Gillot Blvd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlotte County) |
|---|---|
| Tamiami Trl | 83 |
| Bermont Rd | 66 |
| SR-31 | 62 |
| Duncan Rd | 59 |
| Veterans Blvd | 45 |
| I-75 | 43 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 41 |
| El Jobean Rd | 30 |
ZIP 34224 at a glance
| Population | 15,536 |
| Density | 467 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,281 |
| Median home value | $285,488 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlotte 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 56 | +185% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 63 | +12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 104 | +67% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 104 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34224
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34224?
Charlotte County has had 1,131 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 542 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34224?
SR-776 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34224 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34224?
April has the most truck crashes in Charlotte County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34224?
Since 2015, Charlotte County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34224 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlotte County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34224?
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.