ZIP 34949 (Fort Pierce, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34949: 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 |
Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for St. Lucie County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
St. Lucie County has recorded 1,578 truck crashes since 2015, with 846 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-95 (3), Sr-A1A (2) and Birch St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34949 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Lucie County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 St. Lucie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 5 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 2 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| CR-607A | 1 |
| Lincoln Cir | 1 |
| Oleander Ave | 1 |
| SR-607 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 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 34949 at a glance
| Population | 7,470 |
| Density | 307 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,949 |
| Median home value | $480,858 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 158 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34949
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34949?
St. Lucie County has had 1,578 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 846 people and killing 73.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34949?
SR-91 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34949 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34949?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Lucie County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34949?
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 34949 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Lucie County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34949?
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.