ZIP 33014 (Hialeah, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miami-Dade County, 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Miami-Dade County compares with Florida
Miami-Dade County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami-Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Florida, Miami-Dade County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Florida on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 33014: US-27 22 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 33014.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County. They injured 3,090 people and killed 246.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33014 with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-821 (12), I-95 (10) and I-75 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 375 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33014 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 0.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miami-Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 22 |
| SR-821 | 12 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| SR-823 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 7 |
| SR-932 | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| Nw 37th Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami-Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 329 |
| State Road 826 | 299 |
| SR-826 | 169 |
| Nw 27Th Ave | 100 |
| Nw 36Th St | 93 |
| Nw 72Nd Ave | 89 |
| W Okeechobee Rd | 76 |
| State Road 821 (Florida Turnpike) | 69 |
ZIP 33014 at a glance
| Population | 41,598 |
| Density | 2,478 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,338 |
| Median home value | $424,657 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami-Dade 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 | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 21.9 |
| 2010s | 475 | +8656% | 13.6 |
| 2020s | 801 | +68% | 17.8 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 801. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 19.2 a year in 2016–19, 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33014
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33014?
9,147 truck crashes have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, with 246 deaths and 3,090 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33014?
US-27 had 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33014 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33014?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 375 reported crashes in Miami-Dade County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33014 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami-Dade County has 28.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33014?
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.