ZIP 33036 (Islamorada, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
16 of 386 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Florida
Monroe County against Florida and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Monroe County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 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) | 30.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Florida on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Monroe County: 8.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Florida.
Overview
Police reported 386 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 228 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33036 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33036 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Us-1 (State Road 5) | 25 |
| US-1 | 24 |
| Us-1 / State Road 5 | 11 |
| State Road 5 | 10 |
| Us 1 (State Road 5) | 6 |
| Us-1 (Overseas Hwy) | 5 |
| N Roosevelt Blvd | 4 |
| Us-1 Mm 50 | 4 |
ZIP 33036 at a glance
| Population | 3,777 |
| Density | 250 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,032 |
| Median home value | $1,022,946 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 11 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | +138% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33036?
386 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 228 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33036?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33036 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33036?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in March, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33036?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33036 compared with Florida?
Monroe County records 43.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33036?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.