Palmetto Estates, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmetto Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmetto Estates 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Palmetto Estates: SR-821 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmetto Estates since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County. They injured 3,090 people and killed 246.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Palmetto Estates since 2015; patterns below come from Miami-Dade County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-821 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-997 (6), US-1 (4) and SR-874 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 375 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Palmetto Estates fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-821 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-821 | 7 |
| SR-997 | 6 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-874 | 2 |
| SR-976 | 2 |
| 117th Ave | 1 |
| 136th St | 1 |
| 137th Ave | 1 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| Mu-137th 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 |
Palmetto Estates at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 801. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Palmetto Estates
How many truck crashes happen in Palmetto Estates?
Miami-Dade County has had 9,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,090 people and killing 246.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Palmetto Estates?
Since 2015, SR-821 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmetto Estates: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmetto Estates?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Palmetto Estates?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Palmetto Estates compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami-Dade County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmetto Estates?
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.