ZIP 33172 (Miami, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33172: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 33172 at a glance: US-27 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33172: 18 since 2015.
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.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come SR-9 (8), SR-826 (6) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33172 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 18 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| SR-826 | 6 |
| SR-821 | 5 |
| SR-997 | 5 |
| SR-823 | 4 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| 72nd Ave | 2 |
| Nw 22 Ave | 2 |
| SR-874 | 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 33172 at a glance
| Population | 39,101 |
| Density | 2,359 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,023 |
| Median home value | $286,936 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 801. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 33172
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33172?
Miami-Dade County has had 9,147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,090 people and killing 246.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33172?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33172: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33172?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33172?
Garbage trucks were involved in 375 reported crashes in Miami-Dade County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33172 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami-Dade County has 28.2 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33172?
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.