ZIP 34997 (Stuart, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34997: 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 has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 34997: SR-91 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 34997.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 740 people and killed 51.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-95 (3), SR-710 (3) and US-1 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34997 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 4 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-710 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-706 | 1 |
| CR-A1A | 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 34997 at a glance
| Population | 47,075 |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,136 |
| Median home value | $378,846 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 34997
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34997?
1,216 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 740 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34997?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34997: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 34997?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in May, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34997?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 34997 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34997?
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.