ZIP 33150 (Miami, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33150: 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.
What stands out in Miami-Dade County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (12%).
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
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33150 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (10), US-27 (10), SR-826 (9), SR-9 (8) and SR-821 (5).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33150 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-27 | 10 |
| SR-826 | 9 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| SR-821 | 5 |
| SR-823 | 5 |
| SR-932 | 3 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Sr-A1A | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 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 33150 at a glance
| Population | 30,974 |
| Density | 3,444 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,873 |
| Median home value | $448,576 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
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 33150
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33150?
Miami-Dade County has had 9,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,090 people and killing 246.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33150?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33150?
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 33150 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami-Dade County has 28.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33150?
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.