Hendry County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hendry 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
6 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hendry County compares with Florida
Hendry County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendry County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hendry 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 Hendry County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hendry County. They injured 234 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads in Hendry County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (6), SR-80 (5) and CR-833 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Hendry County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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 Hendry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hendry County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
| CR-833 | 1 |
| CR-835 | 1 |
| CR-846 | 1 |
| Evans Rd | 1 |
| Flaghole Rd | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 36 |
| State Road 80 | 31 |
| US-27 | 29 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 24 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| State Road 29 | 12 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 11 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 7 |
Hendry County at a glance
| Population | 46,130 |
| Land area | 1,156.0 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendry 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 | 18 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +52% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 35 | +49% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hendry County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hendry County
How many truck crashes happen in Hendry County?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Hendry County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 234 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hendry County?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hendry County: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hendry County?
Truck crashes in Hendry County peak in March, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hendry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hendry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hendry County compare with Florida?
Hendry County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hendry County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.