Buckhead Ridge, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckhead Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckhead Ridge and Glades County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Glades County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glades County compares with Florida
Glades County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glades County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glades County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Glades County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Glades County: 11.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Glades County has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Buckhead Ridge since 2015, this page uses Glades County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-78 leads within 10 miles of Buckhead Ridge with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-710 (2), US-98 (2) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Buckhead Ridge fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Glades County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 4 |
| SR-710 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glades County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 46 |
| SR-78 | 23 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 23 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 20 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 17 |
| SR-29 | 16 |
| State Road 78 | 14 |
| N Us Highway 27 | 9 |
Buckhead Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 34974) | $53,013 |
| Median home value (ZIP 34974) | $163,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glades 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 | 13 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +70% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckhead Ridge
How many truck accidents are there in Buckhead Ridge?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glades County (266 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Buckhead Ridge?
Since 2015, SR-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckhead Ridge: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buckhead Ridge?
Truck crashes in Glades County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Buckhead Ridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Glades County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Buckhead Ridge compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 201.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glades County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buckhead Ridge?
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.