Boynton Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boynton Beach: 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
18 of 412 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boynton Beach compares with Florida
Boynton Beach against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boynton Beach stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boynton Beach | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Boynton Beach is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Boynton Beach at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 412 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boynton Beach since 2015: 210 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Boynton Beach with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-91 (7), SR-804 (3) and SR-807 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Boynton Beach fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boynton Beach.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Boynton Beach
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 7 |
| SR-804 | 3 |
| SR-807 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| CR-807 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| 10th Ave N | 1 |
| 10th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boynton Beach) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 56 |
| I-95 | 25 |
| SR-804 | 15 |
| Nb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 15 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 12 |
| Gateway Blvd | 12 |
| W Sr 804 | 8 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 8 |
Boynton Beach at a glance
| Population | 83,095 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5,150 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boynton Beach 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 | 6 | — | 18.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +208% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +48% | 11.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +20% | 18.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 15.2 a year in 2016–19 and 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boynton Beach
How many truck crashes happen in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach has had 412 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 210 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Boynton Beach?
I-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boynton Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boynton Beach?
The worst month is December: 11.9% of truck crashes in Boynton Beach happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boynton Beach?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Boynton Beach since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Boynton Beach compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boynton Beach, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boynton Beach?
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.