ZIP 33140 (Miami Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33140: 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 33140 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33140: 10 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.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-9 (8), US-27 (4) and SR-934 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 375 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33140 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| SR-932 | 2 |
| SR-953 | 2 |
| US-441 | 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 33140 at a glance
| Population | 20,342 |
| Density | 2,544 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,063 |
| Median home value | $870,745 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. NHTSA counts 19.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 17.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33140
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33140?
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 33140?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33140 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33140?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33140?
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 33140 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 33140?
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.