ZIP 33301 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Broward 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
5.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Broward County compares with Florida
Broward County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Broward County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Broward County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 33301: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33301: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,898 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Broward County. They injured 3,600 people and killed 177.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: I-95 (10), I-595 (4) and US-441 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 225 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.8% in Florida.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.5 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Broward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 13 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-595 | 4 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-811 | 2 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-817 | 2 |
| SR-842 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broward County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 95 (State Road 9) | 536 |
| I-95 | 212 |
| State Road 91 (Florida Turnpike) | 155 |
| State Road 91 (Floridas Turnpike) | 104 |
| US-27 | 85 |
| Interstate 75 (State Road 93) | 84 |
| Interstate 95 (Sr-9) | 82 |
| W Atlantic Blvd | 75 |
ZIP 33301 at a glance
| Population | 19,503 |
| Density | 3,021 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,812 |
| Median home value | $883,807 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broward 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 | 135 | — | 14.1 |
| 2000s | 310 | +129% | 13.7 |
| 2010s | 487 | +57% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 606 | +25% | 15.2 |
In the 1990s about 135 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 606. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 33301?
Broward County has had 6,898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,600 people and killing 177.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 33301?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33301 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33301?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Broward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 225 reported crashes in Broward County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 33301 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Broward County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 33301?
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.