Ojus, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ojus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ojus 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ojus: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ojus: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Miami-Dade County has recorded 9,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,090 people injured and 246 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ojus 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Ojus with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (11), SR-823 (7) and SR-821 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 375 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ojus fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Miami-Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| SR-823 | 7 |
| SR-821 | 5 |
| SR-826 | 5 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| I-595 | 2 |
| Nw 37th Ave | 2 |
| SR-924 | 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 |
Ojus at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33179) | $65,211 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33179) | $302,160 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 801. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 19.2 a year in 2016–19, 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ojus
How many truck crashes happen in Ojus?
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami-Dade County (3,090 injured, 246 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ojus?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ojus since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ojus?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ojus?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ojus compared with Florida?
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 Ojus?
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.