ZIP 34243 (Sarasota, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34243: 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 sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 34243: I-75 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34243 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manatee County. They injured 936 people and killed 71.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34243 is I-75, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-301 (6), SR-70 (5) and US-41 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34243 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Manatee County.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-75 | 10 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| CR-610 | 3 |
| CR-780 | 3 |
| SR-780 | 3 |
| 26th St | 1 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 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 34243 at a glance
| Population | 32,773 |
| Density | 704 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,219 |
| Median home value | $429,113 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34243
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34243?
Since 2015, 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manatee County (936 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34243?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34243 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34243?
Truck crashes in Manatee County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34243?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Manatee County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34243 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 34243?
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.