ZIP 34242 (Sarasota, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34242: 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 has lower values than Florida for 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).
The headline for Sarasota County: November more garbage-truck crashes happen in November than in any other month (20%).
Overview
Police reported 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sarasota County since 2015: 761 people were injured and 78 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come CR-780 (3), SR-780 (3) and US-41 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 112 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
They recorded 0.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34242 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% 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 Sarasota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| CR-780 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-610 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Antoinette St | 1 |
| CR-773 | 1 |
| East Rd | 1 |
| Old Bradenton Rd | 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 34242 at a glance
| Population | 7,529 |
| Density | 813 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,967 |
| Median home value | $1,081,675 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 170. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 34242
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34242?
Sarasota County has had 1,796 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 761 people and killing 78.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34242?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34242 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34242?
November has the most truck crashes in Sarasota County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34242?
Since 2015, Sarasota County has reported 112 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34242 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarasota County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34242?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.