Pioneer, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pioneer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pioneer and Hendry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hendry County numbers.
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 has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hendry County: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hendry County since 2015: 234 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pioneer since 2015; patterns below come from Hendry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-78 (2), Flaghole Rd (1) and SR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Pioneer fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendry County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hendry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 5 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Flaghole Rd | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 |
Pioneer at a glance
| Land area | 21.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33471) | $39,150 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33471) | $122,982 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pioneer
How common are truck crashes in Pioneer?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hendry County (234 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pioneer?
US-27 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pioneer since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pioneer?
March has the most truck crashes in Hendry County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pioneer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hendry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pioneer compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hendry County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pioneer?
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.