ZIP 34229 (Osprey, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34229: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sarasota 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
0.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sarasota County compares with Florida
Sarasota County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sarasota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Sarasota County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarasota County at a glance: November more garbage-truck crashes happen in November than in any other month (20%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sarasota County. They injured 761 people and killed 78.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34229 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-41 (4), SR-72 (3) and Antoinette St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 112 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34229 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Sarasota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| Antoinette St | 1 |
| Aston Gardens Dr | 1 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| CR-773 | 1 |
| SR-758 | 1 |
| Venice Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sarasota County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 217 |
| I-75 (Sr-93) | 144 |
| I-75 (Sr 93) | 83 |
| Fruitville Rd | 41 |
| Clark Rd | 40 |
| Tamiami Trl | 34 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 22 |
| I-95 | 20 |
ZIP 34229 at a glance
| Population | 7,495 |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,657 |
| Median home value | $712,516 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sarasota 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 | 32 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 72 | +130% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 102 | +41% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 170 | +66% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 170 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34229
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34229?
Since 2015, 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sarasota County (761 injured, 78 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34229?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34229 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34229?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34229?
Garbage trucks were involved in 112 reported crashes in Sarasota County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34229 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Sarasota County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34229?
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.