Big Pine Key, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Pine Key: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Pine 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 has lower values than Florida for 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 228 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Big Pine Key since 2015; patterns below come from Monroe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
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 Pine Key with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Big Pine Key fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 5 |
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 Pine Key at a glance
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33043) | $110,491 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33043) | $630,655 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Pine Key
How many truck accidents are there in Big Pine Key?
Monroe County has had 386 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 228 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Big Pine Key?
US-1 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Big Pine Key since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Big Pine Key?
March has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Pine Key?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Big Pine Key compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Big Pine 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.