Hialeah, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hialeah: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hialeah compares with Florida
Hialeah against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hialeah stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hialeah | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Hialeah is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Hialeah at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 1,064 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hialeah since 2015: 341 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Hialeah is US-27, with 26 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-821 (14), I-95 (13) and I-75 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hialeah fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hialeah.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hialeah
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 26 |
| SR-821 | 14 |
| I-95 | 13 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| SR-823 | 7 |
| SR-997 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 5 |
| Sr-A1A | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hialeah) |
|---|---|
| State Road 826 | 95 |
| W Okeechobee Rd | 67 |
| SR-826 | 32 |
| W 4Th Ave | 23 |
| E Okeechobee Rd | 22 |
| E 8Th Ave | 20 |
| I-75 | 20 |
| W 68Th St | 19 |
Hialeah at a glance
| Population | 235,388 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10,902 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33012) | $51,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33012) | $394,820 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hialeah 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 | 1 | — | 21.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +9550% | 13.6 |
| 2020s | 93 | +61% | 17.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 2000s and 93 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 19.2 a year in 2016–19, 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hialeah
How many truck crashes happen in Hialeah?
Since 2015, 1,064 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hialeah (341 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hialeah?
US-27 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Hialeah since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hialeah?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Hialeah happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hialeah?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hialeah since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hialeah compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Hialeah has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hialeah?
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.