ZIP 34292 (Venice, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34292: 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. Where it is 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
Sarasota County has recorded 1,796 truck crashes since 2015, with 761 people injured and 78 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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 34292 is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (6), SR-45 (2) and Aston Gardens Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
112 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.9 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34292 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| Aston Gardens Dr | 1 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Rockley Blvd | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-776 | 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 34292 at a glance
| Population | 17,586 |
| Density | 209 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,101 |
| Median home value | $455,301 |
| 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 |
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 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 34292
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34292?
Sarasota County has had 1,796 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 761 people and killing 78.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34292?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34292 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34292?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34292?
Garbage trucks were involved in 112 reported crashes in Sarasota County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 34292 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarasota County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34292?
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.