ZIP 33306 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 33306: 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 33306: SR-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 33306: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Broward County has recorded 6,898 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,600 people injured and 177 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.1% across 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 (8), US-441 (5) and US-1 (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%).
They recorded 5.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 33306 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.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-441 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-811 | 3 |
| SR-870 | 3 |
| I-595 | 2 |
| 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 33306 at a glance
| Population | 2,978 |
| Density | 1,347 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,542 |
| Median home value | $499,594 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 135 a year in the 1990s and 606 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 33306
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 33306?
6,898 truck crashes have been reported in Broward County since 2015, with 177 deaths and 3,600 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 33306?
SR-91 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 33306 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 33306?
Truck crashes in Broward County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 33306?
Since 2015, Broward County has reported 225 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 33306 compare with Florida for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Broward County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 33306?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.