Holmes County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holmes 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
0 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Florida
Holmes County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Holmes County has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Holmes County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Holmes County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% 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, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-185 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Holmes County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Holmes County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Holmes County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| CR-185 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| I-10(State Road 8) | 17 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 15 |
| State Road 2 | 12 |
| State Road 79 | 11 |
| State Road 81 | 8 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| County Road 173 | 5 |
Holmes County at a glance
| Population | 19,876 |
| Land area | 478.9 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,736 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +83% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +37% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Holmes County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Holmes County
How many truck accidents are there in Holmes County?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 91 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Holmes County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Holmes County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holmes County?
Truck crashes in Holmes County peak in May, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holmes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Holmes County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Holmes County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Holmes County records 82.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Holmes County?
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.