West Palm Beach, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Palm 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How West Palm Beach compares with Florida
West Palm Beach against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Palm Beach stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Palm Beach | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
West Palm Beach has lower values than Florida for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in West Palm Beach: +193% yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 in the 2000s to 88 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 969 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Palm Beach since 2015: 478 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come SR-710 (7), SR-91 (6) and US-98 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 41 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Palm Beach fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Palm Beach.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in West Palm Beach.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Florida; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 0.1% 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 West Palm Beach
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-710 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| US-98 | 5 |
| SR-704 | 3 |
| SR-809 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| CR-809A | 2 |
| SR-807 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Palm Beach) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 80 |
| 45Th St | 73 |
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 67 |
| Okeechobee Blvd | 39 |
| Nb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 28 |
| Northlake Blvd | 25 |
| Sb Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 24 |
| Palm Beach Lakes Blvd | 24 |
West Palm Beach at a glance
| Population | 127,744 |
| Land area | 53.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,371 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Palm 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 | 12 | — | 18.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +140% | 17.0 |
| 2010s | 62 | +108% | 11.3 |
| 2020s | 76 | +22% | 18.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 West Palm Beach
How common are truck crashes in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach has had 969 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 478 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Palm Beach?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of West Palm Beach since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Palm Beach?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in West Palm Beach happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Palm Beach?
Since 2015, West Palm Beach has reported 41 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does West Palm Beach compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Palm Beach, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Palm 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.