ZIP 34952 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34952: 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 ZIP 34952: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34952 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Lucie County since 2015: 846 people were injured and 73 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34952 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), US-1 (3) and Becker Rd (1).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34952 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- With 0.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 St. Lucie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 9 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| Birch St | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
| Oleander Ave | 1 |
| SR-714 | 1 |
| Sr-A1A | 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 34952 at a glance
| Population | 42,655 |
| Density | 669 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,628 |
| Median home value | $276,308 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 34952
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34952?
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 34952?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34952 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34952?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in St. Lucie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34952?
Since 2015, St. Lucie County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34952 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Lucie County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34952?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.