Orlando, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orlando: 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orlando compares with Florida
Orlando against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orlando stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orlando | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 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) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orlando sits below Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Orlando at a glance: +109% yearly reported truck crashes went from 173 in the 2000s to 363 in the 2010s.
Overview
Orlando has recorded 3,790 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,763 people injured and 88 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
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-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-417 (9), SR-50 (9) and US-17 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
153 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Orlando fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orlando.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orlando
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 11 |
| SR-417 | 9 |
| SR-50 | 9 |
| US-17 | 9 |
| I-4 | 6 |
| SR-528 | 6 |
| US-192 | 6 |
| US-441 | 6 |
| CR-423 | 4 |
| Landstreet Rd | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orlando) |
|---|---|
| I-4 | 119 |
| I4 Ebo | 98 |
| Interstate 4 (State Road 400) | 95 |
| I4 Wbo | 89 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 75 |
| State Road 91 | 60 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 57 |
| Tradeport Dr | 54 |
Orlando at a glance
| Population | 334,854 |
| Land area | 111.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,014 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32827) | $117,483 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32827) | $658,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orlando 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 | 37 | — | 12.4 |
| 2000s | 149 | +299% | 11.9 |
| 2010s | 256 | +71% | 12.2 |
| 2020s | 292 | +14% | 15.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 292 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 16.2 a year in 2016–19 and 15.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orlando
How many truck accidents are there in Orlando?
Since 2015, 3,790 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orlando (1,763 injured, 88 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orlando?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Orlando: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orlando?
Truck crashes in Orlando peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orlando?
153 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orlando since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orlando compared with Florida?
Orlando records 99.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Orlando?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.