Fort Lauderdale, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Lauderdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Lauderdale compares with Florida
Fort Lauderdale against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Lauderdale stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Fort Lauderdale is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fort Lauderdale: +111% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (46) to the 2010s (96).
Overview
Fort Lauderdale has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 575 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
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 15 miles of Fort Lauderdale with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (15), SR-869 (9) and I-595 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is December, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fort Lauderdale fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fort Lauderdale
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 19 |
| I-95 | 15 |
| SR-869 | 9 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| US-441 | 6 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| SR-821 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-823 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Lauderdale) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 143 |
| I-95 | 55 |
| SR-84 | 23 |
| Interstate 595 (State Road 862) | 22 |
| SR-838 | 17 |
| W Sunrise Blvd | 16 |
| State Road 84 | 15 |
| Nw 19Th St | 13 |
Fort Lauderdale at a glance
| Population | 190,641 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5,513 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale 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 | 15 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 46 | +210% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 78 | +71% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 101 | +30% | 15.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Lauderdale
How common are truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale?
Since 2015, 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fort Lauderdale (575 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fort Lauderdale?
SR-91 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Fort Lauderdale since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fort Lauderdale?
Since 2015, Fort Lauderdale has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fort Lauderdale compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Fort Lauderdale has 52.7 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Lauderdale?
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.