ZIP 34953 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34953: 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 runs above Florida on 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
Police reported 1,578 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Lucie County since 2015: 846 people were injured and 73 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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 34953 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), US-1 (3) and Becker Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
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 34953 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 0.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| CR-709 | 1 |
| CR-714 | 1 |
| Commerce Centre Dr | 1 |
| SR-714 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 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 34953 at a glance
| Population | 86,875 |
| Density | 1,408 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,667 |
| Median home value | $363,905 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 158. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 34953
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34953?
1,578 truck crashes have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 846 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34953?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34953 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34953?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Lucie County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34953?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Lucie County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34953 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
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 34953?
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.