ZIP 33154 (Miami Beach, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33154: 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 has lower values than Florida for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 33154: I-95 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33154 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.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by SR-9 (7), Sr-A1A (4) and SR-821 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33154 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 12 |
| SR-9 | 7 |
| Sr-A1A | 4 |
| SR-821 | 3 |
| SR-823 | 3 |
| SR-826 | 3 |
| SR-934 | 3 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| SR-924 | 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 33154 at a glance
| Population | 14,572 |
| Density | 2,902 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,563 |
| Median home value | $956,677 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 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 33154
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33154?
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 33154?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33154: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33154?
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 33154?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33154 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami-Dade County has 28.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33154?
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.