ZIP 33186 (Miami, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33186: 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 33186 at a glance: SR-997 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33186 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33186 is SR-997, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-821 (7), US-1 (3) and US-41 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 375 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33186 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami-Dade County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-997 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-997 | 8 |
| SR-821 | 7 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-874 | 2 |
| SR-976 | 2 |
| 117th Ave | 1 |
| 127th Ave | 1 |
| 136th St | 1 |
| 137th Ave | 1 |
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 33186 at a glance
| Population | 69,757 |
| Density | 2,165 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,462 |
| Median home value | $465,226 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 33186
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33186?
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 33186?
NHTSA data shows SR-997 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33186 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33186?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Miami-Dade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 33186?
Since 2015, Miami-Dade County has reported 375 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33186 compare 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 33186?
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.