ZIP 34235 (Sarasota, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34235: 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).
What stands out in Sarasota County: November garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sarasota County. They injured 761 people and killed 78.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34235 is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-70 (6), US-301 (6) and CR-780 (4).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.9, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34235 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% 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 Sarasota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| CR-780 | 4 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 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 34235 at a glance
| Population | 15,146 |
| Density | 941 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,958 |
| Median home value | $370,405 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 170. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34235
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34235?
1,796 truck crashes have been reported in Sarasota County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 761 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34235?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34235 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34235?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34235?
Garbage trucks were involved in 112 reported crashes in Sarasota County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34235 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sarasota County has 32.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34235?
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.