ZIP 33305 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33305: 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 |
Broward County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 33305 at a glance: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33305: 14 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 33305 is SR-91, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (9), I-595 (4) and US-441 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 225 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.8% across 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 33305 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broward County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Broward County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 14 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| I-595 | 4 |
| US-441 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-814 | 2 |
| SR-817 | 2 |
| SR-834 | 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 33305 at a glance
| Population | 13,243 |
| Density | 2,328 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,485 |
| Median home value | $650,617 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 135 to 606. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 15.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 33305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 33305?
Broward County has had 6,898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,600 people and killing 177.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 33305?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33305: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 33305?
March has the most truck crashes in Broward County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33305?
225 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broward County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 33305 compared with Florida?
Broward County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 33305?
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.