Yeehaw Junction, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yeehaw Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yeehaw Junction 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 has lower values than Florida for morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Indian River County at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Indian River County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 390 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Yeehaw Junction 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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of Yeehaw Junction with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (5) and US-441 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 8.6 deaths compared with 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Yeehaw Junction fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indian River County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Indian River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 8 |
| SR-91 | 5 |
| US-441 | 5 |
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 |
Yeehaw Junction at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32966) | $66,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32966) | $273,549 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yeehaw Junction
How many truck crashes happen in Yeehaw Junction?
722 truck crashes have been reported in Indian River County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 390 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yeehaw Junction?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yeehaw Junction since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yeehaw Junction?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Indian River County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yeehaw Junction?
Since 2015, Indian River County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yeehaw Junction compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Indian River County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yeehaw Junction?
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.