ZIP 34957 (Jensen Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34957: 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
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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 34957 is SR-91, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (3), SR-714 (1) and Sr-A1A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34957 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 St. Lucie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 7 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 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 34957 at a glance
| Population | 23,462 |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,403 |
| Median home value | $409,679 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 34957
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34957?
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 34957?
SR-91 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34957 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34957?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in St. Lucie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 34957?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in St. Lucie County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34957 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Lucie County has 35.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34957?
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.