ZIP 33051 (Key Colony Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33051: 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Florida.
Overview
Since 2015, 386 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 228 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33051 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33051 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
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 33051 at a glance
| Population | 511 |
| Density | 450 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,231 |
| Median home value | $1,207,990 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33051
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33051?
386 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 228 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33051?
The worst month is March: 11.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33051?
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 33051 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 33051?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.