Avon Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avon Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Avon Park and Highlands County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Highlands County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 7.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Highlands County compares with Florida
Highlands County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highlands County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highlands County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Highlands County sits below Florida on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Highlands County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Highlands County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Avon Park had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Highlands County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% 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 (9). After it: SR-64 (4), SR-17 (2) and CR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.7, vs 7.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Avon Park fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highlands County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Highlands County.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Highlands County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 9 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-64 | 1 |
| CR-700A | 1 |
| Old Avon Park Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highlands County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 132 |
| SR-70 | 65 |
| State Road 70 | 58 |
| Us 27 (Sr 25) | 55 |
| Us 27 South | 22 |
| State Road 66 | 18 |
| Us 27 (State Road 25) | 17 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 15 |
Avon Park at a glance
| Population | 10,415 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,022 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Highlands 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 | 20 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +111% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +10% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 53 | +15% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Avon Park
How common are truck crashes in Avon Park?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Highlands County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 383 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Avon Park?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Avon Park: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Avon Park?
The worst month is March: 11.0% of truck crashes in Highlands County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Avon Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Highlands County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Avon Park compare with Florida?
Highlands County records 50.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Avon Park?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.