Medley, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medley: 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medley compares with Florida
Medley against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medley | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,600.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 42.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 10.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Medley sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Medley at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medley since 2015: 60 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of Medley with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-821 (10), I-75 (8) and SR-826 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Medley fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medley.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Medley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 22 |
| SR-821 | 10 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-826 | 8 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-823 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 6 |
| SR-997 | 4 |
| SR-932 | 3 |
| 72nd Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medley) |
|---|---|
| Nw S River Dr | 20 |
| Nw 74 St | 18 |
| Nw 74Th St | 13 |
| Nw 116Th Way | 11 |
| Nw 116 Way | 8 |
| State Road 826 | 7 |
| Nw 87Th Ave | 6 |
| Us-27 (Sr-25) | 5 |
Medley at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medley 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 | 0 | — | 21.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +3175% | 13.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +6% | 17.8 |
In the 2010s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Medley
How many truck crashes happen in Medley?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Medley since 2015, with 2 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Medley?
US-27 had 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Medley since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Medley?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Medley happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Medley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Medley since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Medley compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Medley has 1,600.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Medley?
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.