ZIP 34250 (Terra Ceia, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34250: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Manatee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 34250: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34250 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 2.0).
Overview
Police reported 1,997 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manatee County since 2015: 936 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-301 (5), I-275 (3) and I-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 86 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34250 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manatee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 8 |
| US-301 | 5 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| 34th St | 1 |
| 36th Ave E | 1 |
| Bayshore Rd | 1 |
| E 15th St | 1 |
| Lake Bayshore Dr | 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 34250 at a glance
| Population | 617 |
| Density | 187 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $188,319 |
| Median home value | $1,188,060 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 34250
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34250?
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 34250?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34250 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34250?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Manatee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34250?
Since 2015, Manatee County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34250 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Manatee County has 37.5 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34250?
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.