Oakland Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakland Park: 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
5 of 214 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland Park compares with Florida
Oakland Park against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland Park | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Oakland Park sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: after dark.
Oakland Park at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Oakland Park has recorded 214 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-95 (8), SR-869 (5) and US-441 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Oakland Park fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland Park.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oakland Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 14 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| I-595 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-816 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland Park) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 34 |
| W Oakland Park Blvd | 29 |
| I-95 | 19 |
| N Dixie Hwy | 14 |
| E Oakland Park Blvd | 8 |
| Nw 31St Av | 8 |
| W Commercial Blvd | 7 |
| E Commercial Blvd | 7 |
Oakland Park at a glance
| Population | 45,771 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6,104 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland Park 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 | 8 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +125% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +7% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | -4% | 15.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. 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 Oakland Park
How many truck crashes happen in Oakland Park?
Since 2015, 214 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oakland Park (109 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oakland Park?
SR-91 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oakland Park since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland Park?
Truck crashes in Oakland Park peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oakland Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oakland Park since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oakland Park compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oakland Park, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oakland Park?
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.