ZIP 34994 (Stuart, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34994: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 34994: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34994: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 740 people and killed 51.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34994 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), Becker Rd (1) and CR-A1A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 34994 fleets
- Build extra time into May 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.
- 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.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 8 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Becker Rd | 1 |
| CR-A1A | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| SR-714 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 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 34994 at a glance
| Population | 18,737 |
| Density | 1,074 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,533 |
| Median home value | $286,404 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34994
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 34994?
Martin County has had 1,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 740 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34994?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34994: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34994?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in Martin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34994?
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 34994 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 63.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34994?
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.