Okeechobee County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okeechobee 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Okeechobee County compares with Florida
Okeechobee County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okeechobee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okeechobee County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Okeechobee County has lower values than Florida for on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Okeechobee County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.3%, against 3.8% for Florida.
Overview
Okeechobee County has recorded 592 truck crashes since 2015, with 321 people injured and 42 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-441 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-98 (5), SR-91 (3) and SR-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 42 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Okeechobee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-441, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Okeechobee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Okeechobee County) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 12 |
| US-98 | 5 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| SR-710 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| 128th Ave | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okeechobee County) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 98 |
| SR-70 | 59 |
| US-98 | 26 |
| SR-710 | 25 |
| Ne 128Th Ave | 21 |
| Se 128Th Ave | 18 |
| State Road 710 | 10 |
| State Road 70 East | 10 |
Okeechobee County at a glance
| Population | 42,369 |
| Land area | 769.3 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,040 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okeechobee 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 | 8 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +156% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | +58% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +64% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Okeechobee County
ZIP codes in Okeechobee County
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Questions fleets ask about Okeechobee County
How common are truck crashes in Okeechobee County?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okeechobee County (321 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Okeechobee County?
NHTSA data shows US-441 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes in Okeechobee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Okeechobee County?
Truck crashes in Okeechobee County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Okeechobee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in Okeechobee County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does Okeechobee County compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Okeechobee County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Okeechobee 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.