Parkland, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parkland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parkland 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.
What stands out in Parkland: SR-91 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Parkland.
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.
Only 27 truck crashes were reported in Parkland since 2015; patterns below come from Broward County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Parkland is SR-91, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-869 (5), I-95 (4) and SR-870 (3).
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 Parkland fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Broward County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 10 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| US-441 | 3 |
| SR-811 | 2 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 2 |
| 3rd Ave | 1 |
| Andrews Av | 1 |
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 |
Parkland at a glance
| Population | 39,700 |
| Land area | 12.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,159 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33076) | $176,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33076) | $831,846 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 135 a year in the 1990s and 606 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Parkland
How many truck crashes happen in Parkland?
6,898 truck crashes have been reported in Broward County since 2015, with 177 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Parkland?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parkland: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parkland?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parkland?
Since 2015, Broward County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parkland compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Broward County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parkland?
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.