Pembroke Pines, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pembroke Pines: 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
15 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pembroke Pines compares with Florida
Pembroke Pines against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pembroke Pines stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pembroke Pines | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pembroke Pines sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Pembroke Pines: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pembroke Pines. They injured 146 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (30). Next come SR-821 (12), SR-91 (12) and I-75 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Pembroke Pines fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pembroke Pines
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 30 |
| SR-821 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| SR-823 | 8 |
| SR-869 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pembroke Pines) |
|---|---|
| Sr 820 (Pines Blvd) | 28 |
| Pines Blvd | 27 |
| US-27 | 23 |
| Sheridan St | 12 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 12 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 7 |
| Pembroke Rd | 7 |
| Sb Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 7 |
Pembroke Pines at a glance
| Population | 179,326 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5,487 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33028) | $119,091 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33028) | $581,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pembroke Pines 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 | 13 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | -4% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +20% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +89% | 15.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. 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 Pembroke Pines
How many truck accidents are there in Pembroke Pines?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pembroke Pines (146 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pembroke Pines?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 30 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Pembroke Pines since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pembroke Pines?
September has the most truck crashes in Pembroke Pines, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pembroke Pines?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pembroke Pines since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Pembroke Pines compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pembroke Pines has 12.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pembroke Pines?
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.