Sebring, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sebring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sebring 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Highlands County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Highlands County. They injured 383 people and killed 46.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Sebring had 151 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
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sebring is US-27, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-66 (4), US-98 (2) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.7, vs 7.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sebring fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highlands County.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Highlands County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 9 |
| SR-66 | 4 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-64 | 1 |
| CR-700A | 1 |
| SR-17 | 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 |
Sebring at a glance
| Population | 11,795 |
| Land area | 11.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,014 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sebring
How common are truck crashes in Sebring?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Highlands County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 383 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sebring?
US-27 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sebring since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sebring?
March has the most truck crashes in Highlands County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sebring?
Since 2015, Highlands County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Sebring compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highlands County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sebring?
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.