Orchid, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orchid: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orchid and Indian River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Indian River County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Indian River County compares with Florida
Indian River County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indian River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indian River County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Indian River County sits below Florida on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Indian River County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indian River County since 2015: 390 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Orchid had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Indian River County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Orchid with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 20th St (1), 43rd Ave (1) and CR-510 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.6, vs 4.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Orchid fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indian River County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.3% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter 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 Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| 20th St | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-512 | 1 |
| CR-615 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indian River County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 49 |
| 20Th St | 34 |
| State Road 60 | 18 |
| US-1 | 15 |
| I-95 | 12 |
| 66Th Ave | 12 |
| State Road 60 (20Th Street) | 10 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 10 |
Orchid at a glance
| Population | 545 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 441 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32970) | $43,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indian River 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | +77% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 51 | +39% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 64 | +27% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orchid
How common are truck crashes in Orchid?
Indian River County has had 722 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 390 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orchid?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Orchid since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orchid?
Truck crashes in Indian River County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orchid?
Since 2015, Indian River County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Orchid compare with Florida?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Indian River County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Orchid?
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.