Big Coppitt Key, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Coppitt Key: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Coppitt Key and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 386 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Florida
Monroe County against Florida and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Monroe County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Monroe County at a glance: 8.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 386 truck crashes since 2015, with 228 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Big Coppitt Key since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Big Coppitt Key with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 3rd St (1) and Roosevelt Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Big Coppitt Key fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| Roosevelt Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Us-1 (State Road 5) | 25 |
| US-1 | 24 |
| Us-1 / State Road 5 | 11 |
| State Road 5 | 10 |
| Us 1 (State Road 5) | 6 |
| Us-1 (Overseas Hwy) | 5 |
| N Roosevelt Blvd | 4 |
| Us-1 Mm 50 | 4 |
Big Coppitt Key at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33040) | $86,586 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33040) | $818,940 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 11 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | +138% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Coppitt Key
How many truck accidents are there in Big Coppitt Key?
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (228 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Big Coppitt Key?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Coppitt Key since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Coppitt Key?
The worst month is March: 11.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Coppitt Key?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Big Coppitt Key compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Big Coppitt Key?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.