Plantation, Broward County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plantation, Broward County: 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
14 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plantation, Broward County compares with Florida
Plantation, Broward County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plantation, Broward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plantation, Broward County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Plantation, Broward County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Plantation, Broward County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Plantation, Broward County. They injured 117 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-95 (13), US-27 (12) and I-75 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Plantation, Broward County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plantation, Broward County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plantation, Broward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 17 |
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-27 | 12 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-595 | 8 |
| SR-821 | 8 |
| SR-869 | 8 |
| US-441 | 6 |
| SR-823 | 4 |
| SR-826 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plantation, Broward County) |
|---|---|
| W Sunrise Blvd | 30 |
| SR-838 | 22 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 18 |
| W Broward Blvd | 14 |
| US-441 | 12 |
| Sr-91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 10 |
| N State Road 7 | 7 |
| S Nob Hill Rd | 7 |
Plantation, Broward County at a glance
| Population | 100,694 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4,629 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plantation, 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 | 6 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -11% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +258% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 21 | +15% | 15.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plantation, Broward County
How many truck crashes happen in Plantation, Broward County?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Plantation, Broward County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 117 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Plantation, Broward County?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Plantation since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plantation, Broward County?
October has the most truck crashes in Plantation, Broward County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Plantation, Broward County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Plantation, Broward County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Plantation, Broward County compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Plantation, Broward County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plantation, Broward County?
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.