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Truck accidents can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries, long-term disabilities, or even fatalities due to the massive size and weight of commercial vehicles. In Brevard County, we have several very busy roadways that are used heavily by large commercial trucks. I-95, US-1 and even state roads like 528 and 192 are busy with truck traffic.
As a Melbourne-based personal injury attorney serving Brevard County residents, I’ve seen firsthand how these crashes impact families. Holding negligent commercial drivers and their employers accountable is crucial for victims to recover fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Brevard County sees significant traffic volume, with over 21 crashes reported per day on average in 2025 (totaling around 7,683 crashes, 85 deaths, and 5,493 injuries from January to late December, per Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles data). These are not all truck-related, of course, but many of the accidents do involve trucks in some way. Sometimes accidents occur because of the limited visibility caused by trucks themselves.
Florida ranks third nationally for fatal truck accidents (behind Texas and California), contributing to thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths annually from large trucks. The main reasons for this are I-95 and I-4. As you now, 95 runs all the way through our county and a week doesn’t go by where there isn’t an accident on that busy highway.
The most common causes for accidents involving trucks in Brevard County are driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding or aggressive driving, impaired driving and improper cargo loading. Remember, if you are in accident with a truck and the driver is negligent in any of these areas, you are entitled to compensation. You deserve to have an attorney working on your behalf to secure the best payment possible.
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system: You can recover damages if you’re less than 50% at fault, but your award reduces by your percentage of blame. Truck cases often involve higher insurance minimums—$750,000+ for general freight, up to $5 million for hazardous materials—providing better potential for full compensation than standard auto policies.
You shouldn’t be saddled with expensive repair and medical bills if the accident wasn’t mostly your fault. If you are in an accident, make sure to seek immediate medical attention. If possible, take photos and video of the scene. Also, call the police so they can fill out an accident report. These steps will help strengthen your case down the road.