ZIP 34956 (Indiantown, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34956: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Florida
Martin County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Martin County sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 34956: SR-710 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34956: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 740 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34956 is SR-710, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-76 (3), US-98 (3) and Becker Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34956 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-710; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Martin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-710 | 7 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| CR-714 | 1 |
| CR-714 Martin Highway | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 66 |
| Sw Martin Hwy | 56 |
| Sw Kanner Hwy | 28 |
| Sw Warfield Blvd | 25 |
| Se Federal Hwy | 25 |
| S Kanner Hwy | 20 |
| Sw Conners Hwy | 20 |
| Warfield Blvd Sw | 17 |
ZIP 34956 at a glance
| Population | 9,630 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,526 |
| Median home value | $201,485 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 22 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 50 | +128% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 72 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +62% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34956
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34956?
1,216 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 740 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34956?
NHTSA data shows SR-710 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34956 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34956?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in May, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 34956?
Since 2015, Martin County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34956 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 63.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 34956?
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.