Lake Park, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Park and Palm Beach County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Palm Beach County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Palm Beach County compares with Florida
Palm Beach County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Palm Beach County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Palm Beach County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Palm Beach County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Palm Beach County has recorded 6,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,258 people injured and 229 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Lake Park since 2015; patterns below come from Palm Beach County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-710 (6), SR-91 (4) and SR-704 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 277 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (10% of them).
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lake Park fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Palm Beach County.
- 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Palm Beach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-710 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 4 |
| SR-704 | 3 |
| SR-809 | 3 |
| 45th St | 1 |
| Australian Ave | 1 |
| CR-809A | 1 |
| Central Blvd | 1 |
| Jog Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Palm Beach County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 317 |
| I-95 | 258 |
| Southern Blvd | 174 |
| Nb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 112 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 112 |
| US-441 | 108 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 96 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 89 |
Lake Park at a glance
| Population | 9,188 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 33403) | $70,646 |
| Median home value (ZIP 33403) | $367,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Palm Beach 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 | 131 | — | 18.5 |
| 2000s | 296 | +126% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 406 | +37% | 11.3 |
| 2020s | 575 | +42% | 18.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 131 a year in the 1990s and 575 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 15.2 a year in 2016–19, 18.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Park
How common are truck crashes in Lake Park?
6,324 truck crashes have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, with 229 deaths and 3,258 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lake Park?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Park since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Park?
Truck crashes in Palm Beach County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Park?
277 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Palm Beach County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lake Park compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Palm Beach County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake Park?
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.