Miami, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miami: 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
4.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Miami compares with Florida
Miami against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Miami 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.
What stands out in Miami: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Miami has recorded 1,650 truck crashes since 2015, with 643 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 15 miles of Miami with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-821 (13), I-95 (10) and SR-826 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
87 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is February, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Miami fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Miami.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 16 |
| SR-821 | 13 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| SR-823 | 6 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| Sr-A1A | 4 |
| SR-932 | 3 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 146 |
| State Road 826 | 44 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9A) | 42 |
| State Road 836 | 27 |
| State Road 112 | 24 |
| Biscayne Blvd | 23 |
| I-395 | 21 |
| Nw 12Th Ave | 18 |
Miami at a glance
| Population | 487,014 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 13,530 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 2 | — | 21.9 |
| 2010s | 102 | +5000% | 13.6 |
| 2020s | 128 | +25% | 17.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 2000s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Miami
How common are truck crashes in Miami?
1,650 truck crashes have been reported in Miami since 2015, with 65 deaths and 643 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Miami?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Miami since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Miami?
The worst month is February: 9.3% of truck crashes in Miami happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miami?
Garbage trucks were involved in 87 reported crashes in Miami since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Miami compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami has 29.9 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Miami?
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.