Bay Harbor Islands, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bay Harbor Islands: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bay Harbor Islands and Miami-Dade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami-Dade County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Miami-Dade County compares with Florida
Miami-Dade County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami-Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Miami-Dade County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bay Harbor Islands: I-95 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands.
Overview
Miami-Dade County has recorded 9,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,090 people injured and 246 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Bay Harbor Islands since 2015, this page uses Miami-Dade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands is I-95, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-9 (7), SR-823 (4) and Sr-A1A (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
375 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bay Harbor Islands fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% 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
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 Miami-Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-9 | 7 |
| SR-823 | 4 |
| Sr-A1A | 4 |
| SR-821 | 3 |
| SR-826 | 3 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| Nw 37th Ave | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami-Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 329 |
| State Road 826 | 299 |
| SR-826 | 169 |
| Nw 27Th Ave | 100 |
| Nw 36Th St | 93 |
| Nw 72Nd Ave | 89 |
| W Okeechobee Rd | 76 |
| State Road 821 (Florida Turnpike) | 69 |
Bay Harbor Islands at a glance
| Population | 5,937 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 14,992 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33154) | $89,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33154) | $956,677 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami-Dade 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 | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 21.9 |
| 2010s | 475 | +8656% | 13.6 |
| 2020s | 801 | +68% | 17.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 801. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 19.2 a year in 2016–19 and 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bay Harbor Islands
How many truck crashes happen in Bay Harbor Islands?
Miami-Dade County has had 9,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,090 people and killing 246.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bay Harbor Islands?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bay Harbor Islands since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bay Harbor Islands?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bay Harbor Islands?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Bay Harbor Islands compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami-Dade County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bay Harbor Islands?
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.