ZIP 34275 (Nokomis, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34275: 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 |
Compared with Florida, Sarasota County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34275 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-41 (5), SR-72 (3) and Aston Gardens Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
112 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 34275 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| Aston Gardens Dr | 1 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| Rockley Blvd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 34275 at a glance
| Population | 22,436 |
| Density | 337 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,369 |
| Median home value | $466,969 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 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 34275
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34275?
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 34275?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34275 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34275?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34275?
Garbage trucks were involved in 112 reported crashes in Sarasota County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34275 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 34275?
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.