ZIP 33054 (Opa Locka, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33054: 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.
The headline for ZIP 33054: US-27 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33054: 18 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami-Dade County since 2015: 3,090 people were injured and 246 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across Florida.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33054 is US-27, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (12), SR-821 (11) and SR-826 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
375 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33054 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 | 18 |
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-821 | 11 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-823 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| SR-932 | 3 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
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 33054 at a glance
| Population | 31,055 |
| Density | 1,428 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,710 |
| Median home value | $335,429 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 801 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 33054
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33054?
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami-Dade County (3,090 injured, 246 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33054?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33054: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33054?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33054?
Since 2015, Miami-Dade County has reported 375 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33054 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Miami-Dade County records 28.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33054?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.