ZIP 34947 (Fort Pierce, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34947: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Lucie 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Lucie County compares with Florida
St. Lucie County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Lucie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Lucie County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for St. Lucie County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Lucie County since 2015: 846 people were injured and 73 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34947 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (4), SR-70 (4) and Sr-A1A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34947 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Lucie County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Lucie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 7 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Sr-A1A | 2 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| CR-603 | 1 |
| CR-607A | 1 |
| CR-712 | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
| Lincoln Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Lucie County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 82 |
| S Us Highway 1 | 53 |
| Okeechobee Rd | 42 |
| Interstate 95(State Road 9) | 25 |
| Floridas Tpke | 24 |
| N Us Highway 1 | 23 |
| I-95 (Sr-9) | 21 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 21 |
ZIP 34947 at a glance
| Population | 12,804 |
| Density | 509 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,811 |
| Median home value | $271,618 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Lucie 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 | 23 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 63 | +169% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 85 | +36% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 158 | +85% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 158. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34947
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34947?
Since 2015, 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Lucie County (846 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 34947?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34947 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34947?
Truck crashes in St. Lucie County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in St. Lucie County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34947 compared with Florida?
St. Lucie County records 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34947?
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.