ZIP 33178 (Miami, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33178: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 33178: US-27 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33178: 19 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
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 33178 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-821 (7), SR-997 (7) and SR-826 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 375 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33178 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 19 |
| SR-821 | 7 |
| SR-997 | 7 |
| SR-826 | 6 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-823 | 4 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| 72nd Ave | 2 |
| SR-916 | 2 |
| SR-932 | 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 33178 at a glance
| Population | 67,789 |
| Density | 428 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,653 |
| Median home value | $550,925 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 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 33178
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33178?
Since 2015, 9,147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami-Dade County (3,090 injured, 246 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33178?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33178: 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 33178?
March has the most truck crashes in Miami-Dade County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33178?
375 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami-Dade County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33178 compare 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 33178?
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.