South Miami, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Miami: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Miami 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.
South Miami at a glance: SR-9 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Miami: 8 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 15 truck crashes reported in South Miami since 2015, this page uses Miami-Dade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of South Miami with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-821 (6), US-27 (6) and 72nd Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
375 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
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 South Miami fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-9 | 8 |
| SR-821 | 6 |
| US-27 | 6 |
| 72nd Ave | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-826 | 2 |
| SR-874 | 2 |
| SR-953 | 2 |
| SR-969 | 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 |
South Miami at a glance
| Population | 13,207 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5,826 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33143) | $83,008 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33143) | $856,897 |
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 South Miami
How common are truck crashes in South Miami?
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 South Miami?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Miami: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Miami?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Miami?
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 South Miami compared with Florida?
Miami-Dade County records 28.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Miami?
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.