ZIP 34293 (Venice, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34293: 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 runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarasota County at a glance: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 20% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,796 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sarasota County. They injured 761 people and killed 78.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34293 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (4), SR-45 (2) and SR-776 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 112 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.9, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34293 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarasota County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-776 | 2 |
| Aston Gardens Dr | 1 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| CR-776 | 1 |
| CR-777 | 1 |
| CR-777 S River Rd | 1 |
| Cornelius Blvd | 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 34293 at a glance
| Population | 50,278 |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,038 |
| Median home value | $411,330 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 34293
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34293?
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 34293?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34293 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34293?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Sarasota County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34293?
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 34293 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 34293?
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.