Okaloosa County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okaloosa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Okaloosa County compares with Florida
Okaloosa County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okaloosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 4.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Okaloosa County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Florida on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Okaloosa County at a glance: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.1% across Florida.
Overview
Okaloosa County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 341 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-98 (6), SR-85 (2) and Denton Blvd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Okaloosa County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okaloosa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Okaloosa County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.4% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Okaloosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Okaloosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| US-98 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| Denton Blvd Nw | 1 |
| Mu-Galliver Cutoff | 1 |
| SR-189 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okaloosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 54 |
| State Road 85 | 39 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 37 |
| US-98 | 24 |
| SR-85 | 16 |
| US-90 | 13 |
| State Road 189 | 12 |
| State Road 293 | 9 |
Okaloosa County at a glance
| Population | 220,483 |
| Land area | 929.8 sq mi |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,730 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okaloosa 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 54 | +29% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Okaloosa County
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Questions fleets ask about Okaloosa County
How many truck crashes happen in Okaloosa County?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Okaloosa County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 341 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Okaloosa County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Okaloosa County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Okaloosa County?
April has the most truck crashes in Okaloosa County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Okaloosa County?
Since 2015, Okaloosa County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Okaloosa County compared with Florida?
Okaloosa County records 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Okaloosa County?
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.