ZIP 33109 (Miami Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33109: 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 |
Miami-Dade County sits below Florida 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.
ZIP 33109 at a glance: SR-9 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 33109.
Overview
Miami-Dade County has recorded 9,147 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,090 people injured and 246 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
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 33109 is SR-9, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-95 (6), SR-934 (3) and Sr-A1A (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 375 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
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 33109 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-953 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| 12th Terr | 1 |
| 17th Ave | 1 |
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 33109 at a glance
| Population | 1,083 |
| Density | 1,325 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 33109
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33109?
Miami-Dade County has had 9,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,090 people and killing 246.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33109?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33109 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33109?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33109?
Since 2015, Miami-Dade County has reported 375 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33109 compared with Florida?
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 33109?
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.