Homestead, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Homestead: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Homestead 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 has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Miami-Dade County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 12% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County. They injured 3,090 people and killed 246.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Only 155 truck crashes were reported in Homestead since 2015; patterns below come from Miami-Dade County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Homestead since 2015: SR-997 (4), US-1 (4), SR-821 (3), 117th Ave (1) and 8th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 375 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Homestead fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Miami-Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-997 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-821 | 3 |
| 117th Ave | 1 |
| 8th St | 1 |
| Krome Ave | 1 |
| Mu-137th Ave | 1 |
| Ne 8th St | 1 |
| Nw 6th St | 1 |
| Sw 187th Ave | 1 |
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 |
Homestead at a glance
| Population | 85,796 |
| Land area | 15.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5,688 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33033) | $69,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33033) | $398,418 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 801 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 19.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Homestead
How common are truck crashes in Homestead?
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami-Dade County (3,090 injured, 246 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Homestead?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Homestead?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Homestead compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami-Dade County has 28.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Homestead?
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.