Lafayette County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Florida
Lafayette County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.8× 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) | 20.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lafayette County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lafayette County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 3.8% across Florida.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lafayette County since 2015: US-27 (3) and CR-251 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lafayette County.
Route planning tips for Lafayette County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-251 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 23 |
| SR-51 | 6 |
| Cr 53 | 2 |
| Cr-53 | 2 |
| County Rd 350 | 1 |
| County Rd 534 | 1 |
| County Road 251 | 1 |
| County Road 354 | 1 |
Lafayette County at a glance
| Population | 8,640 |
| Land area | 543.3 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,524 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +32% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 4 | -19% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes in Lafayette County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette County
How many truck accidents are there in Lafayette County?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County?
The worst month is September: 17.3% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lafayette County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette County compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lafayette County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.