Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Broward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Broward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Broward County compares with Florida
Broward County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Broward County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Broward County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Broward County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Broward County has recorded 6,898 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,600 people injured and 177 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 2015, this page uses Broward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea happened on I-95 (6), SR-91 (6), US-1 (4), US-441 (4) and SR-811 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
225 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
They recorded 5.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broward County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Broward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-869 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| I-595 | 2 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broward County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 536 |
| I-95 | 212 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 155 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 104 |
| US-27 | 85 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 84 |
| Interstate 95 (Sr-9) | 82 |
| W Atlantic Blvd | 75 |
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea at a glance
| Population | 6,365 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7,258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33308) | $93,879 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33308) | $561,444 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broward 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 | 135 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 310 | +129% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 487 | +57% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 606 | +25% | 15.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 135 to 606. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
How many truck crashes happen in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
6,898 truck crashes have been reported in Broward County since 2015, with 177 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
March has the most truck crashes in Broward County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Broward County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Broward County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.