ZIP 33131 (Miami, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33131: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 33131: SR-9 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33131 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County. They injured 3,090 people and killed 246.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33131 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (6), US-27 (6) and SR-934 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 375 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33131 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Florida), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 8 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-27 | 6 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| 72nd Ave | 2 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| SR-932 | 2 |
| SR-953 | 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 33131 at a glance
| Population | 23,095 |
| Density | 17,793 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $144,138 |
| Median home value | $660,825 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 19.2 a year in 2016–19 and 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33131
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33131?
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 33131?
SR-9 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33131 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33131?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 33131?
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 33131 compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 28.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami-Dade County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33131?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.