Taylor Creek, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylor Creek and Okeechobee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Okeechobee County numbers.
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 sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Okeechobee County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.3%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Okeechobee County. They injured 321 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Taylor Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Okeechobee County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-710 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-441 (4), US-98 (4) and SR-78 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Taylor Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-710, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-710 | 6 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-714 | 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 |
Taylor Creek at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Taylor Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Taylor Creek?
Since 2015, 592 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okeechobee County (321 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Taylor Creek?
Since 2015, SR-710 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Taylor Creek: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor Creek?
Truck crashes in Okeechobee County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor Creek?
42 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okeechobee County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Taylor Creek compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Okeechobee County has 121.0 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Taylor Creek?
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.